Sukhchain Singh

Extrajudicial execution between June 14, 1990 and June 25, 1990

Male, age 39-40

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

4

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sukhchain Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between June 14, 1990 and June 25,  1990, in Phagwara,  by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police Force, in Phagwara, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 06, 1990

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between June 14, 1990 and June 25, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Harjit Singh Brar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Phagwara

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, CRPF, from Chachoki CPRF Camp

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

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

Connected Victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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