M.L.Singhal, J.

1. Santokh Singh son of Pritam Singh was Branch Manager in Central Cooperative Bank at Village Jadla. According to his father-Pritam Singh, he was picked up by Nawanshahar Police on 25.12.1992 when he was going to Village Karyam, Tehsil Nawanshahar alongwith one Kulwinder Singh. On 26.12.1992, he alongwith the members of the panchayat and the employees of Central Cooperative Bank of Village Jadla met Balkar Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police to find out the cause why his son had been taken on 25.12.1992. Balkar Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police assured them that he would be let off after interrogation and that they should contact him the following day. On 27.12.1992, he alongwith members of the panchayat and others went to police Station, Nawanshahar. Santokh Singh and Kulwinder Singh were handed over to them at about 2 P.M. They came back happily as they were able to secure Sankoth Singh and Kulwinder Singh. On 28.12.1992, at about 4 P.M. the police of Police Post, Jadla picked him (Pritam Singh) when he was at his house. He was taken to Police Station Nawanshahar and was kept there throughout the night. He was mentally tortured and was for