Karamjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution, date unknown

Male, age 30

Demographics

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Karamjit Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution, date unknown, in Sidhwan Bet, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between April 24, 1992 and April 26, 1992

Place of abduction

Shop/market

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution, date unknown

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

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

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Handiaya, Sidhwan Bet, Mullanpur Dakha

Response by officials

Extrajudicial execution [of victim] in an "encounter"

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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