Kashmir Singh

Disappeared between March 8, 1994 and March 9, 1994

Male, age 37

Demographics

Education

Middle school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Kashmir Singh,  disappeared between March 8, 1994 and March 9,  1994, in Manawala,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between March 8, 1994 and March 9, 1994

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Cousin

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between March 8, 1994 and March 9, 1994

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Manawala, Jandiala

Response by officials

Admitted custody only, Victim had escaped

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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