Ranjit Singh Khera
Extrajudicial execution between February 3, 1993 and February 5, 1993
Male, age 25
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
Yes
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, January 29, 1993
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Spouse
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurdev Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Forced
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Khadur Sahib, Tarn Taran
Response by officials
Told family to go to another police station
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Employment
Connected Victims
Genuine encounters in family
No
Co-victims of abduction
No
Co-victims of extrajudicial execution
Yes
Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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