Amarjeet Singh

Disappeared on July 13, 1991

Male, age 28-30

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

1

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Amarjeet Singh,  disappeared on July 13, 1991

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, July 13, 1991

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on July 13, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, Punjab Police, from Chandigarh

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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