NHRC asks UP govt to submit report on death in police custody

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Wed, Apr 11, 2018, 12:28 AM

NHRC asks UP govt to submit report on death in police custody

New Delhi, April 11: After media reports on the mysterious death of a rape victim's father in police custody in Unnao, the NHRC on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a detailed report.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said the allegations, if true, raise serious issue of violation of human rights of the victim's family.

The Commission has issued notice to the state's Chief Secretary and Director General of Police.

It also expects from the DGP, an explanation for not communicating the custodial death to the Commission within 24 hours.

"All the reports, including health screening report of the deceased at the time of his admission in the jail and medical treatment provided by the jail authorities, are to be sent. They have been given four weeks to respond," the NHRC said.