Tarsem Singh
Extrajudicial execution on February 1, 1989
Male, age 44-45
Demographics
Residence
Education
Primary school
Married
Yes
Children
6
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Mazbi
Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, January 27, 1989
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on February 1, 1989
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Jagdish Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Jalandhar
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Related Incidents
Forthcoming
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Jalandhar
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) died due to depression/shock
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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