Bachitar Singh

Extrajudicial execution on July 4, 1992

Male, age 30

Demographics

Residence

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Bachitar Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on July 04, 1992, in Harike, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between June 10, 1992 and June 15, 1992

Place of abduction

Shop/market

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on July 4, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Unknown

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Harike

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do, Insufficient funds

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Connected Victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

No

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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