Extrajudicial execution between March 1, 1992 and March 13, 1992
Male, age 25-26
Residence
Education
Middle school
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
No
Religion
Sikh
Caste
Jat
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, February 24, 1992
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Demands by security forces
Money
Additional data forthcoming
Body returned
No
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurbachan Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Majitha
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Ajaib Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Majitha
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Majitha
Response by officials
Admitted custody only
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims
Forthcoming
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