Amarjit Singh

Disappeared between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 1994

Male, age 30-32

Demographics

Education

No education

Employment

Day laborer

Married

Yes

Children

1

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Amarjit Singh,  disappeared between January 1, 1994 and December 31,  1994 by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 1994

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 1994

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Verowal

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Connected Victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

3

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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