Bhadur Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 1, 1995

Male, age 50

Demographics

Education

College degree

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Bhadur Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on May 01, 1995, in Hoshiarpur, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, May 01, 1995

Place of abduction

Roadside

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on May 1, 1995

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Cremation location

Village cremation ground

Condition of corpse

Bruises

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

H.S. Brar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Balkar Singh, Gunman of DSP, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Avtar Singh, Gunman of DSP, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

H.S. Brar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Balkar Singh, Gunman of DSP, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Avtar Singh, Gunman of DSP, Punjab Police, Hoshiarpur

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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