Diljeet Singh

Disappeared between May 4, 1992 and May 5, 1992

Male, age 22-23

Demographics

Residence

Dehriwala, Gurdaspur, Gurdaspur

Education

College degree

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Diljeet Singh, disappeared between May 4, 1992 and May 5, 1992, in Gurdaspur, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between May 4, 1992 and May 5, 1992

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between May 4, 1992 and May 5, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Gurdaspur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Malkeet Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Gurdaspur

Karam Singh, Constable, Punjab Police, Gurdaspur

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Gurdaspur

Response by officials

Denied involvement, Admitted custody only

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

Family member(s) abused alcohol/drugs

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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