Sukhdev Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 26, 1990

Male, age 27-28

Demographics

Residence

Education

High school

Employment

Driver (bus/truck/car)

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sukhdev Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on May 26, 1990, in Jhabal Kalan, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, May 26, 1990

Place of abduction

Roadside

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on May 26, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Condition of corpse

Cuts/wounds; Broken bones; Missing fingernails

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Sukhdev Singh Brar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Jhabal Kalan

Chaudhry, Inspector, Punjab Police, Jhabal Kalan

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution of a family member or a friend

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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