Sadhu Singh
Extrajudicial execution between November 27, 1990 and December 4, 1990
Male, age 23
Demographics
Residence
Education
College degree
Employment
Student
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 10-15
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, November 27, 1990
Place of abduction
Roadside
Witness(es) to abduction
Co-villager
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
Yes
Judge/magistrate result
Jail
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurmail Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Moga
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib; Persecution of a family member or a friend; General persecution of Sikhs; Supported the goals of the militancy movement
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Moga CIA Staff
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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