Major Singh

Extrajudicial execution on March 20, 1992

Male, age 22

Demographics

Residence

Padri, Ajnala, Amritsar

Education

Primary school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Major Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on March 20, 1992, in Amritsar, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, March 19, 1992

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on March 20, 1992

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

Amritsar, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Amritsar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense)

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Amritsar

Response by officials

Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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