What is the role of National Human Rights Commission in India

Under which topic, NHRC issues notice to the Bengal government over the attack on child rights team?
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body that was established in India in 1993. Its primary role is to investigate and inquire into human rights violations and provide justice and compensation to the victims. Recently, NHRC issued a notice to the Bengal government over the attack on a child rights team. The attack took place when the team was conducting an investigation into allegations of child trafficking in a shelter home in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Here are some key points about NHRC's role and its actions in this matter:
  • NHRC is responsible for protecting and promoting the human rights of citizens in India.
  • It investigates violations of human rights by public servants or any other individual or organization.
  • It requests relevant authorities to take appropriate action to protect and promote human rights.
  • It can also award compensation to victims of human rights violations.
  • In the case of the attack on the child rights team, NHRC has sought a report from the state government on the action taken against the perpetrators and measures taken to protect the child rights activists.
  • NHRC has also asked the state government to provide details of the steps taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
NHRC plays a crucial role in protecting the human rights of citizens and ensuring justice for victims of violations. Its actions in the case of the attack on the child rights team in West Bengal demonstrate its commitment to these goals.
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