Balvir Singh

Disappeared on December 12, 1992

Male, age 22

Demographics

Education

Middle school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Ramgarhia


Photo of Balvir Singh,  disappeared on December 12, 1992, in Valtoha, Algon Kothi,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, December 12, 1992

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Friend; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on December 12, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Gurwinder Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Valtoha

Hari Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Algon Kothi

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Valtoha

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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