Omkar Singh

Disappeared between June 18, 1992 and June 19, 1992

Male, age 21

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between June 18, 1992 and June 19, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between June 18, 1992 and June 19, 1992

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 Urmar Tanda, Hoshiarpur, Amritsar

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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