Nirwail Singh

Extrajudicial execution on July 6, 1991

Male, age 18

Demographics

Education

Middle school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Nirwail Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on July 06, 1991, in Patti, Tarn Taran, Kairon, by Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution on July 6, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds

Impact on family

Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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