Virsa Singh
Extrajudicial execution between October 1, 1993 and October 31, 1993
Male, age 32
Demographics
Residence
Education
Middle school
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
Yes
Children
4
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 4-5
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Place of abduction
None
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Militancy Involvement
Militant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
General persecution of Sikhs
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Hoshiarpur
Response by officials
Told family to go to another police station
Impact on family
Family abandoned home
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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