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Jharkhand: Muslims pelt stones at Ram Navami procession in Dhanbad, police tie Hindus with rope and parade them like criminals, NHRC issues notice

Anurag - 2 April, 2026

Complaint stated that police humiliated organisers including Shatrughan Mahato by tying ropes around their waists and parading them publicly. NHRC issued notice to Chief Secretary and DGP of Jharkhand after taking cognisance of allegations.

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Congress cries foul over NHRC appointments: Read who are Justices Rohinton, Joseph, Muralidhar and Qureshi, whose names were recommended by Rahul and Kharge

Anurag - 24 December, 2024

Interestingly, they had recommended retired Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the post of NHRC Chairperson. The Congress leaders claimed that both judges “possess the requisite merit” and represent marginalised communities, which would have made the NHRC “inclusive.” However, all the names proposed by them have been marred with controversies.

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‘Politicians are involved’: NCPCR and NCW take cognizance after NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan Govt over auctioning of minor girls

OpIndia Staff - 28 October, 2022

Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar published a report saying that minor girls were being auctioned on stamp paper in several districts of Rajasthan to pay off family loans.

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