Sarwan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 22, 1990

Male, age 27

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 4-5

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Bullet wounds

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Khalra, Punjab Police

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Memorial for victims

Genuine encounters in family

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming