Disappeared on May 11, 1994
Male, age 25-26
Residence
Education
High school
Employment
Unemployed
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding disappearance
Yes, May 11, 1994
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Friend
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
Yes
Judge/magistrate result
Police custody/remand
Additional data forthcoming
Additional data forthcoming
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Baz Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Majitha
Militant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib; Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense)
Security officials approached
No
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Truth commission; Memorial for victims
Forthcoming
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