Balwinder Singh
Extrajudicial execution between June 1, 1989 and July 31, 1989
Male, age 20-22
Demographics
Residence
Education
No education
Employment
Day laborer
Married
Yes
Children
2
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Mazbi
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Place of abduction
Roadside
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Body disposal by security forces
Cremated the body
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Brar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Amritsar
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
Yes
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police
Response by officials
Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) died due to depression/shock
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Truth commission; Memorial for victims
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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