Nishan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on November 10, 1992

Male, age 20

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between November 7, 1992 and November 8, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Forces involved in abduction

Chandigarh

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Dhariwal, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Makhan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Dhariwal

Militant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Dhariwal

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming