Palwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 7, 1991

Male, age 20

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between June 4, 1991 and June 5, 1991

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Mohd. Mustafa, Senior Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Rupnagar

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Rupnagar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Mohd. Mustafa, Senior Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Rupnagar

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib; General persecution of Sikhs

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming