Gurnaam Singh
Extrajudicial execution on October 18, 1991
Male, age 30
Demographics
Education
High school
Married
Yes
Children
1
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
Yes, 2
Prior torture
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, October 13, 1991
Witness(es) to abduction
Respondent
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 October 18, 1991
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Sant Kumar, Inspector, Criminal Investigation Agency, Patiala CIA Staff
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Additional data forthcoming
Militancy Involvement
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Voluntary
Related Incidents
Forthcoming
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Patiala CIA Staff
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Insufficient funds
Impact on family
Family abandoned home
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Employment
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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