Dalbir Singh

Disappeared on October 24, 1992

Male, age 35

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

3

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Dalbir Singh,  disappeared on October 24, 1992, in Naushehra Pannuan,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, October 24, 1992

Place of abduction

Checkpoint (naka)

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on October 24, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Jasbir Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Naushehra Pannuan

Surinder Pal Singh, Punjab Police, Naushehra Pannuan

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Sarhali Kalan, Tarn Taran

Response by officials

Denied involvement, Admitted custody only, Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) committed suicide

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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