Balwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on September 11, 1990

Male, age 20

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Kaleke, Black cat

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib; Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense)

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming