Kirpal Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 22, 1992

Male, age 25

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

3

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Kirpal Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 22, 1992, in Amritsar, by Black cat

Detention & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

Yes

Extrajudicial Execution on June 22, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Dilsher Singh, Black cat, Amritsar

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Connected Victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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