Harbans Singh

Disappeared between April 13, 1986 and April 25, 1986

Male, age 45

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harbans Singh,  disappeared between April 13, 1986 and April 25,  1986 by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between April 13, 1986 and April 25, 1986

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between April 13, 1986 and April 25, 1986

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, Criminal Investigation Agency, from Jandiala, Amritsar Mal Mandi Interrogation Center

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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