Salwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1990 and November 30, 1990

Male, age 19

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between October 1, 1990 and November 30, 1990

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Amritsar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Didar Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Amritsar

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Amritsar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Didar Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Amritsar

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Supported the goals of the militancy movement

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming