Surinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution, date unknown

Male, age 21-22

Demographics

Education

No education

Employment

Day laborer

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Dalit/SC/BC


Photo of Surinder Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution, date unknown, in Kot Budha, Valtoha,  by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police Force, in Valtoha, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between July 10, 1991 and July 11, 1991

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Children; Sibling; Aunt/uncle; Co-villager; Respondent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution, date unknown

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Surinder Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Valtoha

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Surinder Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Valtoha

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, Punjab Police, from Valtoha, Nabha, Barnala, Patti

Response by officials

Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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