Nirmal Singh

Disappeared between October 10, 1992 and October 11, 1992

Male, age 40-42

Demographics

Education

No education

Married

Yes

Children

5

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Nirmal Singh,  disappeared between October 10, 1992 and October 11,  1992 by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between October 10, 1992 and October 11, 1992

Place of abduction

Roadside

Witness(es) to abduction

Friend

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Demands by security forces

Another person must turn himself in

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between October 10, 1992 and October 11, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Tarn Taran, Sarhali Kalan

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement, Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Memorial for victims; Family also want victim's death proved.

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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