Gurjant Singh

Disappeared between April 1, 1993 and April 30, 1993

Male, age 15-16

Demographics

Residence

Education

Middle school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Gurjant Singh,  disappeared between April 1, 1993 and April 30,  1993 by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

Yes, 1

Prior torture

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between April 1, 1993 and April 30, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Respondent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between April 1, 1993 and April 30, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, Criminal Investigation Agency, from Mansa CIA Staff, Bhikhi, Handiaya CIA Staff, Sangrur Jail

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do

Remedies desired from government

Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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