Khazan Singh

Disappeared between June 1, 1990 and July 30, 1990

Male, age 20-22

Demographics

Education

Middle school

Employment

Day laborer, Driver (bus/truck/car)

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Khazan Singh,  disappeared between June 1, 1990 and July 30,  1990 by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between June 1, 1990 and July 30, 1990

Place of abduction

Bus station/stand

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between June 1, 1990 and July 30, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Kartarpur, Jandiala

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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