Makhan Singh

Disappeared between January 1, 1993 and January 31, 1993

Male, age 70

Demographics

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 2-4

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between January 1, 1993 and January 31, 1993

Place of abduction

Village fields

Witness(es) to abduction

Children

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between January 1, 1993 and January 31, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Chogawan, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Baldev Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Chogawan

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Related Incidents

Forthcoming

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Mehta, Chogawan, Baba Bakala

Response by officials

Denied involvement, Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming