Jaswant Singh

Disappeared on October 20, 1992

Male, age 32

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Driver (bus/truck/car)

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Jaswant Singh,  disappeared on October 20, 1992, in Jandiala,  by Punjab Police

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, October 20, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on October 20, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Sukhjinder Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Jandiala

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Jandiala

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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