Gurbaksh Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 26, 1993

Male, age 33

Demographics

Education

Middle school

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Gurbaksh Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 26, 1993, in Jagraon, by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 21, 1993

Place of abduction

Police station

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on June 26, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Darshan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Jagraon

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Darshan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Jagraon

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Jagraon

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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