Rakesh Kumar

Extrajudicial execution on January 24, 1992

Male, age 30-32

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

Yes

Children

4

Religion

Hinduism, Kesdhari


Photo of Rakesh Kumar, victim of extrajudicial execution on January 24, 1992Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution on January 24, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Baba Bakala

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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