Harpal Singh

Extrajudicial execution on September 18, 1992

Male, age 15-17

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Student

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harpal Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on September 18, 1992, in Gaggar Bhana, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, September 15, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Friend

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on September 18, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Village cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Ram Lubhaya, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Gaggar Bhana

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Ram Lubhaya, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Gaggar Bhana

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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