Gurdial Singh

Disappeared between June 15, 1990 and July 15, 1990

Male, age 18

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture, Student

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Gurdial Singh,  disappeared between June 15, 1990 and July 15,  1990 by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between June 15, 1990 and July 15, 1990

Place of abduction

Roadside

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between June 15, 1990 and July 15, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Batala

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family abandoned home, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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