Balbir Singh

Extrajudicial execution, date unknown

Male, age 22

Demographics

Education

College degree

Employment

Student

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Ramgarhia


Photo of Balbir Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution, date unknown, in Verowal,  by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police ForceCentral Reserve Police Force

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 15, 1990

Place of abduction

Checkpoint (naka)

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution, date unknown

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Walia, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Verowal

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution of a family member or a friend

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family members ran away

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Memorial for victims

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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