Amrik Singh

Extrajudicial execution on May 4, 1993

Male, age 20-22

Demographics

Residence

Education

High school

Employment

Shopkeeper

Married

Yes

Children

0

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Amrik Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on May 04, 1993, in Dhilwan, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, April 28, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents

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 4, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Wassan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Dhilwan

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Wassan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Dhilwan

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Dhilwan

Response by officials

Admitted custody only

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

No

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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