Saroop Singh

Disappeared between July 6, 1992 and July 7, 1992

Male, age 21

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Saroop Singh,  disappeared between July 6, 1992 and July 7,  1992, in Tarn Taran,  by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between July 6, 1992 and July 7, 1992

Place of abduction

Police station

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between July 6, 1992 and July 7, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Ajit Singh Sandhu, Senior Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Tarn Taran

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

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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