Gurmej Singh

Disappeared between March 1, 1988 and March 31, 1988

Male, age 21-23

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Gurmej Singh,  disappeared between March 1, 1988 and March 31,  1988 by Central Reserve Police Force

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between March 1, 1988 and March 31, 1988

Place of abduction

Roadside

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Demands by security forces

Money

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between March 1, 1988 and March 31, 1988

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Jhabal Kalan, Khalra, Gharinda, Bhikhiwind, Patti, Valtoha, Tarn Taran

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

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

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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