Satnaam Singh
Extrajudicial execution between October 15, 1992 and October 20, 1992
Male, age 20-22
Demographics
Education
Primary school
Employment
Day laborer
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Dalit/SC/BC
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents; Sibling; Co-villager
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Demands by security forces
Money
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
Harjit Singh, Punjab Police, Rupnagar
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
No
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds
Impact on family
Family became impoverished
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment; Truth commission
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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