Manjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution on April 11, 1988

Male, age 26-27

Demographics

Residence

Bhojian, Tarn Taran, Amritsar

Education

Primary school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Manjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on April 11, 1988, in Jhabal Kalan, by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police ForceUnknown type of security forces

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, April 11, 1988

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on April 11, 1988

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Jhabal Kalan, Punjab Police; CRPF

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, CRPF, from Jhabal Kalan, Amritsar

Response by officials

Denied involvement, Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


Note: Subdistrict and district boundaries are based on the 2001 census. Read more about our methodology.


Report additional information on this case  Report a new case