Gurpal Singh

Extrajudicial execution between June 5, 1992 and June 10, 1992

Male, age 30-32

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 2-4

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between May 10, 1992 and May 15, 1992

Place of abduction

Roadside

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Hoshiarpur, Punjab Police; Black cat

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Sri Hargobindpur, Ghuman, Udhanwal, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Baldev Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Sri Hargobindpur

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib; Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense); Persecution of a family member or a friend

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

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; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming