Harminder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 31, 1987

Male, age 21-22

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harminder Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on May 31, 1987, in Jaitu, Jalandhar, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between May 29, 1987 and May 31, 1987

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on May 31, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Swaran Singh [Ghotna], Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Jalandhar

Jaskeerat Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Jalandhar

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Swaran Singh [Ghotna], Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Jalandhar

Jaskeerat Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Jalandhar

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Unknown

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Jaitu

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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