Harnek Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 16, 1987

Male, age 25-26

Demographics

Residence

Jhandewala, Moga, Moga

Education

Primary school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harnek Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 16, 1987, in Chirak, by Punjab Police; Border Security Force, in Bhagha Purana, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between June 1, 1987 and June 6, 1987

Place of abduction

Village fields

Witness(es) to abduction

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 16, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Chirak, Punjab Police; BSF

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Bhagha Purana, Punjab Police

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, Punjab Police, from Chirak

Response by officials

Victim had escaped

Legal remedies pursued

No, Believed it would have been ineffective

Remedies desired from government

Desire nothing from government

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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