Dilbag Singh

Extrajudicial execution between September 15, 1988 and October 15, 1988

Male, age 20

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between September 15, 1988 and October 15, 1988

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Sri Hargobindpur, Udhanwal, Punjab Police; BSF

Officials involved in abduction

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

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Sri Hargobindpur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) engaged in militant activity, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming