Balwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1993 and February 2, 1993

Male, age 29-30

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, January 29, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Buried the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Forces involved in abduction

Khalra, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Teja Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Khalra

Suba Sirhind, Punjab Police, Khalra

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Khalra, Bhikhiwind, Patti

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Memorial for victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming