Baljinder Singh
Extrajudicial execution on May 2, 1991
Male, age 27
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, April 17, 1991
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on May 2, 1991
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Body disposal by security forces
Cremated the body
Cremation location
Municipal cremation ground
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Tarn Taran
Response by officials
Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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