Balkar Singh
Extrajudicial execution on October 2, 1991
Male, age 23
Demographics
Residence
Education
Some college
Employment
Shopkeeper
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, October 02, 1991
Place of abduction
Roadside
Witness(es) to abduction
Aunt/uncle; 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 on October 2, 1991
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Body disposal by security forces
Dumped body in canal/river
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Surinder Pal, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Goindwal
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Surinder Pal, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Goindwal
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Goindwal
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Memorial for victims
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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