Jasvir Singh

Disappeared on February 15, 1992

Male, age 23-24

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 20-25

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, February 15, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Sibling; Co-villager; Respondent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Demands by security forces

Money

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

Yes

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Rampura Phul CIA Staff, Criminal Investigation Agency

Officials involved in abduction

Ikbal Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Criminal Investigation Agency, Rampura Phul CIA Staff

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense); General persecution of Sikhs

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

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

Family Reflections

Forthcoming