Jagan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 6, 1984

Male, age 43

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

3

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari


Photo of Jagan Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 06, 1984 by ArmyArmy

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 06, 1984

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on June 6, 1984

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Bruises; Cuts/wounds; Missing hair from head or face; Burn marks

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Army

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

No, Believed it would have been ineffective

Impact on family

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

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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