Avtar Singh
Extrajudicial execution between December 18, 1992 and December 20, 1992
Male, age 27-28
Demographics
Education
Primary school
Employment
Driver (bus/truck/car)
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 4
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
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
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Dharam Singh, Punjab Police
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Dharam Singh, Punjab Police
Militancy Involvement
Militant
Yes
Reason(s) for joining militancy
Persecution of a family member or a friend
Remedies
Security officials approached
No
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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