Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought detailed reports from the West Bengal and Odisha governments over several issues pertaining to curbing incidents of acid attack cases in their respective states.
The Commission asked the Chief Secretaries of both the states to submit their reports within six weeks from the receipt of the order.
The NHRC issued the order while hearing a petition filed by human rights activist and advocate Radhakanta Tripathy.
Quoting various incidents of acid attacks in Odisha, west Bengal, Delhi and other parts of India, Tripathy in his petition stated that the acid attack survivors in India are deprived of justice.
He has requested the commission to ensure justice, safety, security, payment of compensation and rehabilitation measures for the acid attack survivors in India.
Taking cognizance of the application, the commission issued a notice to the stakeholders seeking an Action Taken Report over incidents of acid attacks, payment of compensation and steps to check such heinous incidents on November 25, 2024. The NHRC after examination of the reports expressed serious concerns over the lapses of the state governments in providing a safe environment to the citizens, especially women.
“Over-the-counter sale of acids is strictly prohibited; however, the police report is silent about the source or procurement of acid by the accused in all these cases,” said NHRC.
The commission raised questions over the delay in providing compensation to the victims in two cases of acid victims. The NHRC has also sought a response from the West Bengal and Odisha governments over compliance with guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on November 9, 201,6 in connection with providing adequate compensation to the acid attack victims.
On the other hand, Tripathy has also requested the NHRC to seek a detailed report after a fresh survey of the Acid attack victims from the MHA, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the NCRB on the total number of acid attack survivors in India, state-wise and year wise and ensure implementation of the central/state schemes for the acid attack victims and provide them compensation with legal action against the wrongdoers.
–IANS
gyan/dan
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TodayIndia.news and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of TodayIndia.news We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, TodayIndia.news takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
