UP human rights panel issues notice to state govt over CAA protests

UP human right watchdog takes suo-motu cognisance, seeks report in 4 weeks

Close on the heels of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issuing notice to the Uttar Pradesh Police regarding the action taken during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the UP human rights panel has also issued notice to the Yogi Adityanath government.

Taking a suo-motu cognisance based on the various media reports, UP Human Rights Commission (UPHRC) chairperson Justice (retired) Rafat Alam directed the state chief secretary to make a “detailed enquiry of all the related incidents” and send a report within four weeks.

In its order, the UPHRC noted that according to the media reports, several people were injured