Gurbachan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on December 29, 1992

Male, age 32-33

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, the victim turned himself/herself in, between September 1, 1992 and October 31, 1992

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling; Cousin; Aunt/uncle

Security officials uniformed

No

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Forces involved in abduction

Amarkot, Black cat

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Valtoha, Punjab Police

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Security officials approached

Yes, Black cat, from Amarkot

Response by officials

Admitted custody only

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

Yes

Co-victims of abduction

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming