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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
NHRC lens on tribal couple's public humiliation in Rayagada
CUTTACK: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a petition after a shocking incident in Rayagada district's Kanjamajodi village, where a tribal couple was allegedly tied to a yoke and forced to till a field in full public view as punishment for being in a relationship within the same clan. The couple, Kodia Saraka (32) and Laka Saraka (28), were subjected to the humiliation by villagers after their relationship was deemed a violation of tribal customs, as Laka is said to be Kodia's paternal aunt. The incident came to light after videos of the couple being forced to till the land went viral on social media. Sources said a local kangaroo court had ordered the so-called 'purification' ritual, claiming their union was sinful and could bring misfortune to the community. Taking cognisance of the matter, human rights activist Anup Kumar Patro filed a complaint with the NHRC on Saturday, urging the commission to direct the state's chief secretary to investigate the incident and ensure justice for the victims. "This incident is a clear violation of human rights and dignity," said Patro. A Berhampur-based NGO also petitioned the NHRC, seeking its urgent intervention and demanding strict action against those involved. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 東京の猫好きがこの猫型ランプに夢中になる理由を大公開！ Wmet 詳細 Undo The organisation argued that the incident is a blatant violation of Article 21 (right to life and dignity) and Article 19 (freedom of choice) of the Constitution, as well as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The rights group has urged the commission to order an independent probe, ensure strong action against the perpetrators, provide adequate compensation and rehabilitation to the victims, and recommend measures to prevent such unlawful punishments in future.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
NGT lens on tribal couple's public humiliation in Rayagada
Cuttack: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a petition after a shocking incident in Rayagada district's Kanjamajodi village, where a tribal couple was allegedly tied to a yoke and forced to till a field in full public view as punishment for being in a relationship within the same clan. The couple, Kodia Saraka (32) and Laka Saraka (28), were subjected to the humiliation by villagers after their relationship was deemed a violation of tribal customs, as Laka is said to be Kodia's paternal aunt. The incident came to light after videos of the couple being forced to till the land went viral on social media. Sources said a local kangaroo court had ordered the so-called 'purification' ritual, claiming their union was sinful and could bring misfortune to the community. Taking cognisance of the matter, human rights activist Anup Kumar Patro filed a complaint with the NHRC on Saturday, urging the commission to direct the state's chief secretary to investigate the incident and ensure justice for the victims. "This incident is a clear violation of human rights and dignity," said Patro. A Berhampur-based NGO also petitioned the NHRC, seeking its urgent intervention and demanding strict action against those involved. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So sánh mức trượt giá: Hợp đồng tương lai (CFD) Bitcoin vs Ethereum IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The organisation argued that the incident is a blatant violation of Article 21 (right to life and dignity) and Article 19 (freedom of choice) of the Constitution, as well as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The rights group has urged the commission to order an independent probe, ensure strong action against the perpetrators, provide adequate compensation and rehabilitation to the victims, and recommend measures to prevent such unlawful punishments in future.
Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Indian Express
Pastor, associate held: NHRC asks Ghaziabad DM to probe aide, says he availed SC benefits despite converting to Christianity
Days after the police acted on a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member and arrested a pastor and his associate for allegedly converting members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) to Christianity, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice directing the Ghaziabad district magistrate to conduct a thorough inquiry into the allegations against the associate, Premchand Jatav, and his family. 'The complainants alleged that Shri Premchand and his family, who were recently arrested by the Ghaziabad Police under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, have continued to hold Scheduled Caste (SC) status and avail SC-specific government benefits despite having converted to Christianity,' read the notice issued on Thursday. The two accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon (50) and Premchand Jatav (66), were arrested on June 15 following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta. The NHRC bench, presided by Priyank Kanoongo, taking cognizance of the matter under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, directed the district magistrate to submit an action taken report within 15 days. 'The allegations made in the complaint prima facie seem to be serious violations of the human rights of the victim,' read the notice. It added, 'The complainants requested the NHRC to launch an inquiry, revoke fraudulent SC certificates in the case, and conduct a broader audit of similar instances…' When contacted, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Deepak Meena said the matter will be investigated. 'We have 15 days to submit a report. We will soon set up an inquiry into the matter,' he added. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
NHRC seeks more reports from SP on pregnant woman's death
Cuttack: National Human Rights Commission ( NHRC ) has sought further information from the Rayagada SP in connection with the death of a 32-year-old pregnant woman due to alleged medical negligence two days after release from judicial custody on Jan 12, 2023. The commission, in a communication on June 24 this year, referred to a complaint filed by Jeypore-based advocate Anup Kumar Patro on Jan 14, 2023. The complainant alleged the woman, who was nine months' pregnant, was arrested during a protest and subsequently denied adequate medical care. He sought NHRC's intervention, citing grave violations of her human rights. Following earlier directions, NHRC had received and reviewed preliminary reports submitted in the matter. According to the jail health screening report dated Dec 27, 2022, the woman was 36 weeks' pregnant and suffering from hypertension, with a recorded blood pressure of 150/100 mmHg. She had been prescribed amlodipine, a medication for high blood pressure. The post-mortem report noted no external injuries but indicated ante-mortem haemorrhage in the brain, suggestive of a puerperal stroke — a known complication of pregnancy-related hypertension. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Laxmi Ji Idol For Wealth, Peace & Happiness Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo Uterine changes suggested recent childbirth. However, the commission observed that the post-mortem report was partially illegible, and the exact cause of death had not been clearly established. A medical expert on the NHRC's panel, upon reviewing the available documents, concluded that it remained unclear whether the woman had received appropriate treatment during custody. The expert requested the complete set of medical treatment records along with a legible copy of the post-mortem report to arrive at a definitive conclusion. In light of the findings, NHRC has directed the Rayagada SP to submit the required documents within four weeks. The commission has warned that failure to comply will invite coercive action under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The case has been scheduled for further hearing after four weeks.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Odisha family's head tonsure after inter-caste marriage
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that the family of a Scheduled Tribe woman was boycotted socially by the villagers after she married a Scheduled Caste man in Odisha. Reportedly, the villagers demanded a purification ritual if the family of the woman wanted to be accepted back into the community and were threatened with an indefinite boycott in case they refused to comply with the ritual. The family members of the woman succumbed to the diktat of the villagers, and as a part of the ritual, the heads of 40 members of her family were tonsured. The incident was reported from Baiganguda village of the Kashipur block of Rayagada district. Taking note of the news report, the apex human rights body said the contents of the press report, if true, raise a serious violation of the human rights of the victims. After a video of the family members sitting in a field with their heads shaved went viral on social media, the local administration ordered a detailed probe into the matter. A block-level official was sent to the village to investigate the incident. The NHRC issued a notice to the Odisha Chief Secretary and called for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC, an autonomous statutory body, is an embodiment of India's concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. Its primary role is to protect and promote human rights, defined as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India. The apex human rights body has the power to take suo motu (on its own motion) action based on media reports, public knowledge or other sources, without receiving a formal complaint of human rights violations.
