Karamjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution between January 4, 1992 and April 30, 1992

Male, age 25

Demographics

Residence

Education

Middle school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Ramgarhia


Photo of Karamjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between January 4, 1992 and April 30,  1992, in Rangar Nangal, by Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution between January 4, 1992 and April 30, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Believed it would have been ineffective, Did not know what to do, Insufficient funds

Impact on family

Family member(s) abused alcohol/drugs, Family member(s) committed suicide, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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