Tara Singh
Extrajudicial execution between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 1991
Male, age 26-27
Demographics
Residence
Education
No education
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 2
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Aunt/uncle
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
Supported the goals of the militancy movement
Related Incidents
Forthcoming
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Lopoke
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds
Impact on family
Family abandoned home
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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