Ranjeet Singh

Disappeared between June 1, 1993 and June 30, 1993

Male, age 35

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 3

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between June 1, 1993 and June 30, 1993

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Faridkot, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Kirpal Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Sadiq

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense)

Security officials approached

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

Response by officials

Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family abandoned home, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Truth commission; Memorial for victims; Desire nothing from government

Family Reflections

Forthcoming