Balwinder Singh

Extrajudicial execution on January 22, 1989

Male, age 27

Demographics

Residence

Madhya Pradesh

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Balwinder Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on January 22, 1989, in Ashok Nagar (Madhya Pradesh)

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, January 21, 1989

Witness(es) to abduction

Aunt/uncle

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on January 22, 1989

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Bruises; Cuts/wounds; Broken bones

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Ashok Nagar (Madhya Pradesh)

Officials involved in abduction

Vijay Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Madhya Pradesh Police, Ashok Nagar, Madhya Pradesh

R.D. Mishar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madhya Pardesh Police, Ashok Nagar, Madhya Pradesh

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Ashok Nagar (Madhya Pradesh)

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Vijay Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Madhya Pradesh Police, Ashok Nagar, Madhya Pradesh

R.D. Mishar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Madhya Pardesh Police, Ashok Nagar, Madhya Pradesh

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Shivpuri

Response by officials

Victim accidentally killed in custody

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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