Ranjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution between March 1, 1991 and March 31, 1991

Male, age 20

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Student

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Ranjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between March 1, 1991 and March 31,  1991, in Kangra, by Black cat

Detention & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

Yes

Extrajudicial Execution between March 1, 1991 and March 31, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense)

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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