NHRC Issues Notices to MP Government, Police Over Alleged Assault on Dalit Student

The incident occurred on July 28 in Ukawal village, where a class 4 boy was reportedly beaten and subjected to casteist slurs after the teacher saw him drinking water from his bottle. The NHRC, taking suo motu cognisance of a media report, has sought a detailed report from the state chief secretary and Shivpuri's superintendent of police within two weeks, including the status of statutory relief for the victim. In a separate case, the NHRC has also issued a notice to Haryana's chief secretary over the death of a 12-year-old girl from jaundice allegedly caused by contaminated drinking water in Shahzadpur, Ambala district.

The girl died at PGIMER, Chandigarh, after her condition worsened. The commission has asked for a report on the health of other affected children and steps taken by the administration.