Balvir Singh

Extrajudicial execution on November 27, 1987

Male, age 35-40

Demographics

Residence

Manepur, Gurdaspur, Gurdaspur

Education

Middle school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Balvir Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on November 27, 1987, in Dhariwal, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between August 1, 1987 and September 1, 1987

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Children

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

Yes

Judge/magistrate result

Other

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on November 27, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Broken bones

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Dhariwal, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Dhariwal, Punjab Police

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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