Khajan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on November 7, 1992

Male, age 25-26

Demographics

Residence

Thatha, Tarn Taran, Amritsar

Education

High school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Khajan Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on November 07, 1992, in Bhikhiwind, by Punjab Police

Detention & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Unknown

Extrajudicial Execution on November 7, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Bhikhiwind, Punjab Police

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

1984 Indian Army attack on the Harmandir Sahib

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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