Lakhvir Singh

Extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1991 and October 15, 1991

Male, age 24

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Lakhvir Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1991 and October 15,  1991, in Firozpur, by Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution between October 1, 1991 and October 15, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Was forced to join

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do, Insufficient funds

Impact on family

Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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