Kendrapara, Jun 26 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Superintendent of Police, Sundargarh, to conduct an impartial and time-bound probe into the alleged parading of workers in a semi-nude condition on Mission Road.
The directive issued on June 24, follows a petition filed by human rights activist Akhand, who alleged that on December 12, 2024, a group of local residents forcibly stripped, tied, and paraded several workers after a woman accused one of them of outraging her modesty.
According to the petition, the incident occurred a day after the woman filed a police complaint claiming a worker had attempted to assault her while she was returning home after bathing.
Despite the police reaching the spot and attempting to rescue the victims, the mob reportedly resisted their intervention.
Disturbed by the incident and the alleged inaction of local authorities, Akhand submitted a complaint to the NHRC on December 16, 2024, citing serious human rights violations.
The petitioner urged the Commission to initiate legal action against those responsible, provide adequate compensation to the victims, and implement protection and rehabilitation measures to safeguard their dignity.
The NHRC asked the SP to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks, detailing the steps taken to ensure justice for the victims.
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