Sheetal Singh

Extrajudicial execution on September 10, 1987

Male, age 16

Demographics

Residence

Bhullar, Tarn Taran, Amritsar

Education

High school

Employment

Unemployed

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sheetal Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on September 10, 1987, in Ludhiana, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between September 5, 1987 and September 6, 1987

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on September 10, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Tarn Taran, Punjab Police

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Ludhiana, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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