Polity·National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported torture of a boy in police custody at the Gandhigram Police Station in Rajkot district of Gujarat
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of a media report detailing the alleged torture of a 17-year-old boy in police custody at Gandhigram Police Station, Rajkot, Gujarat.
The Commission issued notices to the DGP, Gujarat, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. This action highlights the NHRC's role in safeguarding human rights.