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Bangladesh's Human Rights Commission Condemns Violence Against Hindus, Demands Probe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the attack on Hindus during Durga Puja festival in Dhaka. The commission also demanded for a probe into the matter, and said that communal violence in a "secular country" is not acceptable. Meanwhile, on July 16, houses of Hindus were set ablaze in Sahapora area of Lohagara, Narail.
Tags: Dhaka, NHRC, Communal Clash, Durga Festival, Bangladesh
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NHRC Issues Advisory For Protection Of Human Rights Of Commercial Truck Drivers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued an advisory to the centre, states and union territories for the protection of human rights of commercial truck drivers. The commission observed the situation of truck drivers, taking into consideration social security, life insurance, provident fund, etc. The four key areas focused in the advisory include protection from exploitation, provison of amenities, provison of socio economic security… read-more
Tags: Truck Drivers, Human Rights, NHRC, Rights Of Truck Drivers, Advisory
Courtesy: ANI
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TMC Delegation To Meet With NHRC Over Murder Case In Prayagraj
A TMC Delegation, comprising three members, is set to meet up with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the Prayagraj case. In a shocking case, five members of a family were found dead inside their house on the April 23 in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. Besides, another TMC team had also visited the district recently, to ascertain the facts.
Tags: Crime, murder, Uttar Pradesh, NHRC
Courtesy: ANI
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Muslim Student Files Writ Petition Over Hijab Row: Karnataka
A Muslim student of pre-university government college of Udupi, filed a writ petition with the Karnataka High Court, against Hijab denial decision. In her petition, the student said, they have denied entry in classroom since a week over Hijab row. She further added, asking to not wear hijab is a violation to Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, the NHRC issued a notice to the Karnataka Government, seeking for an answer.
Tags: Hijab, NHRC, Karnataka High Court, fundamental rights, Udupi
Courtesy: The Quint
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NHRC Seeks Reports From Bihar Govt On 'Eye Removal' Of 6 People
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to the Bihar government seeking a detailed report regarding the removal of eyes of six people at a hospital in Muzaffarpur on November 2. Reportedly, the eyes were removed due to infection in the cornea of those people through ''botched-up cataract surgeries''. The NHRC said, ''a doctor can conduct up to 12 surgeries. But in this case, the doctor conducted 65".
Tags: NHRC, Eye, Cataract Surgeries, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Courtesy: India.com
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Govt Data Shows 348 Deaths, 1,189 Tortured In Police Custody
In response to MP Karti Chidambaram's query on police violence against the civilians, MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai notified Lok Sabha on August 3. Reportedly, a total of 348 accused have died and 1,189 were tortured in police custody between 2018-2021, as per National Human Rights Commission's Data. Between 2020-2021, over 100 deaths and 236 people were tortured.
Tags: police custody, Death, Custodial Torture, NHRC, lok sabha
Courtesy: The Times of India
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71% Of Custodial Deaths In India Are Poor and Marginalised: NHRC Data
National Human Rights Commission’s report revealed that out of the total custodial deaths during 1996-97 to 2017-18, around 71.58% of the deceased were either poor or came from marginalized section. The study was conducted by the New Delhi-based National Campaign Against Torture (NCAT) team. Certain communities such as the Chakma and Hajong community of Arunachal Pradesh, a descendent of East Pakistan, face serious discriminations.
Tags: Custodial Torture, India, NHRC, NCAT, Custodial Death, Chakma Hajong, Arunachal Pradesh
Courtesy: The Hindu
