Harmel Singh
Extrajudicial execution on October 10, 1991
Male, age 20
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, October 09, 1991
Place of abduction
Roadside
Witness(es) to abduction
Friend
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on October 10, 1991
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurmel Singh, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Dyalpura Bhaika
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Gurmel Singh, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Dyalpura Bhaika
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Dyalpura Bhaika
Response by officials
Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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