Piara Singh
Extrajudicial execution between March 27, 1993 and May 27, 1993
Male, age 60-62
Demographics
Residence
Education
No education
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
Yes
Children
5
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, March 16, 1993
Place of abduction
Police station
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Sukhchain Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran CIA Staff
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Sukhchain Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran CIA Staff
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies
Security officials approached
No
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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