Balwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on July 18, 1990

Male, age 22

Demographics

Residence

Chhina Bidhi Chand, Tarn Taran, Amritsar

Education

Middle school

Employment

Shopkeeper

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between June 15, 1990 and June 22, 1990

Place of abduction

Shop/market

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

Yes

Judge/magistrate result

Police custody/remand

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on July 18, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Jhabal Kalan, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Brar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Jhabal Kalan

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Jhabal Kalan, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family members ran away, Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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