Summa Singh

Extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1991 and October 31, 1991

Male, age 24-25

Demographics

Residence

Mastgarh, Patti, Amritsar

Education

No education

Employment

Day laborer

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Summa Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1991 and October 31, 1991, in Khemkaran, by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police ForceUnknown type of security forces

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between October 1, 1991 and October 31, 1991

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between October 1, 1991 and October 31, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Khemkaran, Punjab Police; CRPF

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

Family members ran away

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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