Jagjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 1, 1988

Male, age 23-24

Demographics

Residence

Khojala, Batala, Gurdaspur

Education

Vocational degree

Employment

Shopkeeper

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Jagjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on May 01, 1988, in Amritsar, by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police Force, in Majitha, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, April 23, 1988

Place of abduction

Checkpoint (naka)

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on May 1, 1988

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Amritsar, Punjab Police; CRPF

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Majitha, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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