Sukhdev Singh

Extrajudicial execution between July 1, 1991 and July 31, 1991

Male, age 23

Demographics

Residence

Bangowani, Gurdaspur, Gurdaspur

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sukhdev Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between July 1, 1991 and July 31, 1991, in Ludhiana, Khamanon, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between May 1, 1991 and May 31, 1991

Place of abduction

Police station

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

Yes

Judge/magistrate result

Police custody/remand

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between July 1, 1991 and July 31, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Chandigarh

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Ludhiana, Khamanon, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Ludhiana, Khamanon

Response by officials

Victim had escaped

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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