Kulwant Singh
Extrajudicial execution between July 22, 1991 and July 31, 1991
Male, age 29-30
Demographics
Residence
Education
Primary school
Married
Yes
Children
0
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Witness(es) to abduction
Sibling
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
No
Demands by security forces
Money
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
Gurmeet Chand, Inspector, Punjab Police, Chheharta Sahib
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Beas, Chheharta Sahib, Amritsar
Response by officials
Denied involvement, Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation, Told family to go to another police station
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds
Impact on family
Family member(s) died due to depression/shock
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Memorial for victims
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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