Anwar Singh

Extrajudicial execution between January 1, 1991 and January 3, 1992

Male, age 27-28

Demographics

Residence

Education

Primary school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Anwar Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between January 1, 1991 and January 3,  1992, in Bhikhiwind, by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police Force

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between January 1, 1991 and January 3, 1992

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between January 1, 1991 and January 3, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Supported the goals of the militancy movement

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

Family members ran away

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths

Connected Victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

3

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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