Daljit Singh

Extrajudicial execution between October 26, 1990 and October 29, 1990

Male, age 24-25

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between October 23, 1990 and October 25, 1990

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Hoshiarpur CIA Staff, Punjab Police; Criminal Investigation Agency

Officials involved in abduction

Ghora, Inspector, Criminal Investigation Agency, Hoshiarpur CIA Staff

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Hoshiarpur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense); Persecution of a family member or a friend

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming