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NHRC gives Rajasthan 2 weeks on custody assault
The Indian Express··3d ago
The NHRC issued notice to Rajasthan's chief secretary and DGP after RSS pracharak Krishna Avtar alleged he was stripped and assaulted in Jaipur rural custody on Sunday. The commission demanded action reports within two weeks and CCTV preservation. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma ordered suspensions Tuesday after a statewide law-and-order review cited unruly police conduct.
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What It Means For You
- The DGP must file an NHRC action report within two weeks on the custody allegations.
- The Chief Secretary must ensure medical care and protection for Avtar and witnesses.
- Several Jaipur rural officers were already suspended before Tuesday's wider removals.
What's Happening
- Avtar alleged assault on his private parts and hospitalisation after losing consciousness.
- The SHRC also issued notices seeking a compliance report by October 16.
- Sharma linked disciplinary action to a former BJP MLA killing in Bharatpur as well.
Article 21 in custody cases
- The NHRC said established allegations would infringe rights under Article 21.
- It cited multiple officials, severity of assault, and missing custodial safeguards.
- Circle Officer Mukesh Joshi was placed on awaiting posting order over the pracharak case.
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