Jaswant Singh

Extrajudicial execution between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 1985

Male, age 35-40

Demographics

Residence

Buchar Kalan, Tarn Taran, Amritsar

Education

No education

Employment

Day laborer

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Mazbi

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 8-10

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 1985

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 1985

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Punjab Police; Black cat

Officials involved in abduction

Ajit Singh Poohla, Black cat

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Punjab Police; Black cat

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Ajit Singh Poohla, Black cat

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

General persecution of Sikhs

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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