Makhan Singh

Extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1993 and February 28, 1993

Male, age 70

Demographics

Education

No education

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

3

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Makhan Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1993 and February 28,  1993, in Batala, Qila Lal Singh, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between February 1, 1993 and February 28, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Children

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between February 1, 1993 and February 28, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Harjeet Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Batala

Rajbir Singh, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Qila Lal Singh

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Harjeet Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Batala

Rajbir Singh, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Qila Lal Singh

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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