Bagicha Singh

Disappeared on September 11, 1992

Male, age 22-23

Demographics

Education

College degree

Married

No

Religion

Sikh

Caste

Jat


Photo of Bagicha Singh,  disappeared on September 11, 1992, in Ranipur Rajputan,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, September 11, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on September 11, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Gurdev Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Ranipur Rajputan

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Ranipur Rajputan, Rawal Pindi, Phagwara, Chachoki, Kapurthala

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement, Victim had escaped

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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