Ranjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution between August 15, 1987 and September 15, 1987

Male, age 27

Demographics

Residence

Bhilowal, Amritsar I, Amritsar

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Ranjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between August 15, 1987 and September 15, 1987, in Verowal, by Punjab Police

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 7

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between August 10, 1987 and September 10, 1987

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend; Co-villager

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between August 15, 1987 and September 15, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Kathu Nangal, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Verowal, Punjab Police

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 Verowal, Amritsar Mal Mandi Interrogation Center

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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