Jhujar Singh

Extrajudicial execution on June 22, 1991

Male, age 26-27

Demographics

Residence

Bhagwanpur, Dera Bassi, Patiala

Education

Middle school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Jhujar Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on June 22, 1991, in Banur, by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police Force, in Banur, by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, June 22, 1991

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on June 22, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Cremation location

Village cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Banur, Punjab Police; CRPF

Officials involved in abduction

Baldev Singh Brar, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Banur

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Banur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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