Hardeep Singh

Extrajudicial execution on August 11, 1992

Male, age 35-36

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, August 11, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Children; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Body returned

No

Forces involved in abduction

Dehlon, Sudhar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Darshan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Dehlon

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Sudhar, Dehlon, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Darshan Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Dehlon

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Sudhar

Response by officials

None

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims

Extrajudicial executions/disappearances in family

2

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

No

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming