Gurwinder Singh
Extrajudicial execution on May 5, 1985
Male, age 22
Demographics
Education
College degree
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
No
Religion
Sikh
Caste
Jat
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Abduction
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, May 03, 1985
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on May 5, 1985
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
Yes, but forced immediate cremation
Cremation location
Municipal cremation ground
Condition of corpse
Bruises; Cuts/wounds; Broken bones
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Sita Ram, Chandigarh Police, Chandigarh
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies
Security officials approached
Yes, from Chandigarh
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Memorial for victims
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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