In its latest proceedings held in June 2018, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the State Government of Tripura through its Chief Secretary to show cause as to why the Commission should not recommend compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to be paid to the next of kin (NoK) of the deceased, Shankar Dev, who […]
Tag: Torture in India
5 detainees die every day in India’s jails, little is being done about it, The Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times By PARTH M.N. and SHASHANK BENGALI AUG 20, 2018 | 11:45 AM The men barged into Surendra Kumar’s home after a court hearing tied to his daughter’s accusation that a politician from the country’s most powerful party had raped her. The four assailants beat him with sticks, guns and belts, leaving him unconscious, family members […]
In Custody: Six died daily in four months, The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express Published: 19th August 2018 08:50 AM The rights body took the action after a complaint was lodged by the families of the victims killed in the alleged fake encounters. By Kanu Sarda Between April and July this year, as many as 745 deaths took place in judicial custody and 52 in police custody […]