Sarwan Singh

Disappeared on October 20, 1992

Male, age 25

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sarwan Singh,  disappeared on October 20, 1992, in Tarn Taran,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, October 20, 1992

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend; Co-villager

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

Major Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Tarn Taran

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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