Surjit Singh

Disappeared between July 1, 1993 and July 2, 1993

Male, age 39

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between July 1, 1993 and July 2, 1993

Place of abduction

Village fields

Witness(es) to abduction

Respondent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Jhabal Kalan, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Surinderpal Singh, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Jhabal Kalan

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Tarn Taran

Response by officials

Denied involvement, Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming