Surjit Singh

Disappeared between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 1992

Male, age 32

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Ludhiana, Punjab Police

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

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

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

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

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming