Rasham Singh
Disappeared between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 1991
Male, age 24-25
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
Yes
Children
1
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 2
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding disappearance
Place of abduction
Roadside
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
Yes
Judge/magistrate result
Police custody/remand
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurnam Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police
Jagrup Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Voluntary
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Amritsar, Khemkaran, Amritsar Jail, Bhikhiwind
Response by officials
Denied involvement, Victim had escaped, Told family to go to another police station
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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