Balwinder Singh
Disappeared on July 6, 1992
Male, age 21-22
Demographics
Education
High school
Employment
Student
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 2
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding disappearance
Yes, July 06, 1992
Place of abduction
Roadside
Witness(es) to abduction
Friend; Co-villager
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Disappeared on July 6, 1992
Additional data forthcoming
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gopal Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Ramdas
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Ramdas
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Impact on family
Family members ran away, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
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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