NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a man in police custody in Deoghar district, Jharkhand

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken *suo motu* cognizance of a reported custodial death in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, issuing notices to state officials.

The Commission underscored its mandate for timely intimation of custodial deaths within 24 hours and requested detailed investigative reports. This action highlights the NHRC's role in upholding human rights and ensuring accountability in police custody.