Jagjit Singh

Disappeared on June 21, 1993

Male, age 28

Demographics

Education

College degree

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Jagjit Singh,  disappeared on June 21, 1993, in Jagraon,  by Punjab Police

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, June 21, 1993

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on June 21, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Patiala

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family abandoned home, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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