Resham Singh

Extrajudicial execution between March 1, 1992 and April 22, 1992

Male, age 22

Demographics

Residence

Boparai Khurd, Ajnala, Amritsar

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Resham Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between March 1, 1992 and April 22, 1992, in Chheharta Sahib, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between March 1, 1992 and April 22, 1992

Place of abduction

Checkpoint (naka)

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between March 1, 1992 and April 22, 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

Khasa, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Chheharta Sahib, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Chheharta Sahib

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


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