National Human Rights Commission Seeks Report On Alleged Custodial Torture Of RSS Pracharak In Jaipur
- Custodial Torture Allegations: RSS pracharak Krishna Avtar alleged he was stripped, beaten on his private parts, and subjected to humiliating remarks regarding his association with the Sangh inside Narena police station.
- High-Level Official Notices: The NHRC issued formal notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, demanding a comprehensive action-taken report within two weeks regarding evidence preservation and inquiries.
- Chief Minister Intervention: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma asserted a zero-tolerance policy against police negligence, ordering immediate administrative removals and strict disciplinary action across recent misconduct cases.
- SHRC Compliance Direction: The State Human Rights Commission independently intervened, directing the IG of Jaipur Range to submit a complete compliance report and hearing details by October 16.
The Context & Background
The incident follows a series of law and order challenges in Rajasthan, including the death of former BJP MLA Attar Singh Bhadana amid a mining lease dispute. State leadership is under intense pressure to restore institutional accountability and root out police brutality after mounting public and political outrage.
Why it matters:This case highlights severe systemic issues regarding custodial violence and police abuse of authority within state law enforcement. The swift intervention by human rights bodies and the state government emphasizes the critical need for institutional accountability and the protection of constitutional rights for individuals under police custody.
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