Gulzar Singh

Extrajudicial execution on January 7, 1993

Male, age 23

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Gulzar Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on January 07, 1993, in Mattewal, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, January 03, 1993

Place of abduction

Roadside

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on January 7, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Udham Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Mattewal

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Udham Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Mattewal

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Mattewal

Response by officials

Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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