Harpinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 20, 1993

Male, age 23-25

Demographics

Residence

Borewal Kang, Amritsar I, Amritsar

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harpinder Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 20, 1993, in Majitha, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between May 20, 1993 and June 10, 1993

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on June 20, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Majitha, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Majitha, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Dharam Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Majitha

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Unknown

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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