Ajit Singh

Extrajudicial execution on July 31, 1991

Male, age 40-45

Demographics

Education

No education

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

4

Religion

Sikh

Caste

Dalit/SC/BC


Photo of Ajit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on July 31, 1991, in Zira, by Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution on July 31, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Bullet wounds

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Des Raj, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Zira

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Zira

Response by officials

Victim extrajudicial execution by militants

Legal remedies pursued

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

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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