Sarwan Singh
Disappeared on August 24, 1987
Male, age 25-26
Demographics
Education
No education
Employment
Farmer/agriculture, Shopkeeper
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Mazbi
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding disappearance
Yes, August 24, 1987
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Disappeared on August 24, 1987
Additional data forthcoming
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
Yes
Remedies
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Harike, Makhu
Response by officials
Denied involvement, Told family to go to another police station
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Believed it would have been ineffective, Did not know what to do
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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