NHRC demands report over Bengal couple assault case, seeks report

The assault of a couple in West Bengal is making headlines and now the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur. According to reports, the allegations of a love affair between the victim couple were discussed in a Panchayat meeting.

Several villagers were in attendance and following this, they were beaten in broad daylight and public view. Reportedly, the main perpetrator is alleged to be associated with TMC and could be seen in the viral video severely beating up the couple.

The Commission has observed that the allegations, if true, raise a serious issue of a violation of the couple's rights. Accordingly, the Commission has issued notices to the state Chief Secretary and the DGP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within one week.

NHRC, looking into the gravity of the issue, has also asked its Director General (Investigation) to immediately constitute a team, headed by an officer, not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police, to visit the place of the incident.

The tea has been asked to conduct an on-the-spot fact-finding inquiry in the matter and to submit a report to the Commission at the earliest. The accused, identified as Tajmul alias JCB, has been arrested by local police.