Sital Singh

Disappeared between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1996

Male, age 20

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Carpenter

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari


Photo of Sital Singh,  disappeared between January 1, 1995 and December 31,  1996, in Jalandhar,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1996

Place of abduction

Bus station/stand

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1996

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

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 Jalandhar, Nurmahal

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do, Insufficient funds

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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