Waryam Singh

Extrajudicial execution on February 29, 1984

Male, age 31-32

Demographics

Education

College degree

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Ramgarhia


Photo of Waryam Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on February 29, 1984 by Central Reserve Police ForceCentral Reserve Police Force

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, February 29, 1984

Place of abduction

Checkpoint (naka)

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on February 29, 1984

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Condition of corpse

Bruises; Bullet wounds

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

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, Punjab Police, from Amritsar

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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