Hardev Singh

Extrajudicial execution between July 28, 1987 and July 29, 1987

Male, age 26

Demographics

Residence

Leel, Raikot, Ludhiana

Education

Middle school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

1

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Hardev Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between July 28, 1987 and July 29, 1987, in Raikot, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between July 26, 1987 and July 27, 1987

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Children; Sibling; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution between July 28, 1987 and July 29, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Raikot, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Sant Kumar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Raikot

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Raikot, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Sant Kumar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Raikot

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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