Harnek Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 16, 1993

Male, age 28

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

1

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harnek Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 16, 1993, in Mehna, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 16, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on June 16, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Hakam Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Mehna

Balwinder Singh, Constable, Punjab Police, Mehna

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Hakam Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Mehna

Balwinder Singh, Constable, Punjab Police, Mehna

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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