Tag: NHRC

Govt admits to ‘little more’ custodial deaths in Maharashtra

The government today admitted in the Lok Sabha that instances of custodial deaths in Maharashtra was a “little more” in comparison to other states. Replying to queries on the issue during Question Hour, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijju gave statistics of nationwide custodial deaths. He said the data revealed that there were 35 …

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March 21, 2017

NHRC notice to Rajasthan over villagers facing hardship

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Rajasthan government over reports of about 85 children in Karauli district risking their lives to go to school during the rainy season. The Commission has sought a report within four weeks. It took suo motu cognisance of the media report that about 85 school …

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September 24, 2016

NHRC notice to Assam over 2 deaths during protest incident

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Assam government in connection with the death of two persons at a protest incident during which police reportedly resorted to use of teargas shells to disperse the crowd. The notice has been sent to it through its Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, and …

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September 22, 2016

NHRC issues notice to Karnataka, TN on recent violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, seeking reports on people injured and properties damaged in the recent protests. In a statement, the apex human rights body said it has taken suo moto cognizance of reports of large-scale violent protests, arson and destruction of public …

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September 16, 2016

2 Indian hostages in Libya rescued: Swaraj

Two Indians, who were held captive in Libya for over a year, have been rescued, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday. "I am happy to inform that T Gopalakrishna (AP) and C BalaramKishan (Telangana) who were captive in Libya since 29 July, 2015 have been rescued," she tweeted. The two Indians, who were …

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September 15, 2016