Balkar Singh
Extrajudicial execution between May 11, 1993 and July 30, 1993
Male, age 35
Demographics
Residence
Education
Primary school
Married
Yes
Children
3
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Mazbi
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, May 11, 1993
Place of abduction
Shop/market
Witness(es) to abduction
Spouse; Friend
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Body disposal by security forces
Cremated the body
Cremation location
Municipal cremation ground
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Dilbagh Singh, Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Tarn Taran, Verowal
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family abandoned home
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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