Kewal Singh
Extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1984 and February 28, 1990
Male, age 22-24
Demographics
Residence
Education
Middle school
Employment
Day laborer
Married
No
Religion
Sikh
Caste
Mazbi
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents; Sibling
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
Yes, but forced immediate cremation
Cremation location
Village cremation ground
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Jandiala
Response by officials
None
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do
Impact on family
Family abandoned home
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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