Sarwan Singh
Extrajudicial execution on October 17, 1992
Male, age 18
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on October 17, 1992
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
Yes, but forced immediate cremation
Cremation location
Municipal cremation ground
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Unknown type of security forces
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
General persecution of Sikhs; Supported the goals of the militancy movement
Remedies
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police
Response by officials
None
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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