Waryam Singh

Extrajudicial execution on September 13, 1990

Male, age 20

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Waryam Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on September 13, 1990, in Amritsar,  by Punjab Police; Cat, in Amritsar, by Punjab Police; Cat

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, September 04, 1990

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on September 13, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Rishipal Rana, Cat, Amritsar

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Rishipal Rana, Cat, Amritsar

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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