WB News: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in West Bengal Sandeshkhali The on-the-spot investigation into the case identified ‘several incidents of atrocities’ and said it indicated that ‘negligence’ in preventing such incidents led to ‘human rights violations’. The commission also said in its report that ‘widespread fear of reprisals coupled with a show of strength acted as a formidable barrier’ that prevented people from registering their complaints. The NHRC said in a statement on Saturday that the commission has made several recommendations and has sought an action taken report on each recommendation from the West Bengal government within eight weeks.
The commission sent the investigation report to the state chief secretary and director general of police.
It said, ‘The commission’s on-the-spot investigation has revealed several incidents of torture against the victims, which clearly shows that prima facie human rights were violated due to negligence in preventing such violations.’ The Commission has sent the report of the investigation conducted after reaching the spot to the Chief Secretary of the State and the Director General of Police. The NHRC report said that “the environment created by the atrocities of the alleged accused persons silenced the victims” and that intimidation and terror made them “reluctant to seek justice”. She also said that the ‘climate of fear’ not only impacts the victims but also has a ‘negative impact’ on the development and health of the children, who continue to witness the harassment of their parents at the hands of these alleged accused. . Mamata Banerjee: Mamata Banerjee said, Trinamool is fighting the real battle against BJP in Bengal.
Demand for appropriate legal action against those involved in criminal activities
The Human Rights Commission had on February 21 taken cognizance of reports in print and electronic media alleging that innocent and poor women had been tortured and raped by supporters of a political figure in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Has been sexually harassed. He had said that as a result, for the past few days, local villagers have started protesting demanding appropriate legal action against those involved in criminal activities carried out by various ‘goons’ and anti-social elements. According to the statement, the commission team also talked to the police and administration in Sandeshkhali and requested them to provide more information, but despite several reminders, no response has been given yet.
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