The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in its report on Sandeshkhali case in West Bengal, has flagged 바카라several instances of atrocities바카라, saying it indicates that there was a 바카라violation of human rights바카라 due to 바카라negligence바카라 in the prevention of such incidents.
NHRC Flags 바카라Violation Of Human Rights바카라 In Sandeshkhali Case
On February 21, the NHRC had taken suo motu cognisance of the Sandeshkhali case, stating that 바카라innocent and impoverished women have been harassed and sexually assaulted by a group of local gang of a political person바카라.
The Commission in its report, also observed that the 바카라pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier바카라, preventing individuals from voicing their grievances.
The rights panel has made several recommendations and sought an action taken report (ATR) within eight weeks on each of the recommendations made therein from the government of West Bengal, the NHRC said in a statement.
바카라The Commission바카라s spot inquiry has revealed several instances of atrocities inflicted upon the victims, which clearly demonstrate, prima facie, that there was a violation of human rights due to negligence in the prevention of such violation or abatement thereof by the public servant,바카라 it said.
The report has been uploaded on the NHRC website for 바카라wider dissemination of information,바카라 the statement said. The Commission has sent its spot inquiry report to the chief secretary and DGP, West Bengal for submitting the ATR.
The NHRC report made an observation that the 바카라atmosphere due to the atrocities by the alleged accused persons rendered the victims silent바카라, and intimidation, and terror made them 바카라reluctant to seek justice바카라.
This 바카라climate of terror바카라 not only 바카라perpetuates the cycle of abuse바카라 but also underscores the urgent need to create a safe and supportive environment for victims to 바카라break free from the shackles of silence바카라, it has observed.
The rights panel has also made an observation that the 바카라atmosphere of fear바카라 not only affects the victims but also has a 바카라negative impact바카라 on the growth and health of the children who constantly witness the ordeals of their parents at the hands of these alleged accused.
On February 21, the NHRC had taken suo motu cognisance of print and electronic media reports that in Sandeshkhali, North 24th Paragana, 바카라innocent and impoverished women have been harassed and sexually assaulted by a group of local gang of a political person바카라.
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As a result, for the last few days, local villagers had started protesting, seeking appropriate legal action against the 바카라perpetrators of horrific crimes indulged by various goons and anti-social elements, when the local administration failed to take appropriate legal action against the perpetrators of crime,바카라 it added.
In addition to seeking reports from the state government, the Commission, considering the gravity of the situation, had deputed an investigation team for a spot inquiry, headed by one of its members.
The NHRC team also interacted with the police and administration at Sandeshkhali and requested for further information, 바카라but despite reminders, no reply has been given to date바카라, the statement said.
The recommendations given by the NHRC team, include 바카라reinstating trust in the rule of law and confidence in authorities바카라 and ensuring witness protection and redressal of grievances.
Counselling and rehabilitation of victims of sexual offences; return of the land to the legitimate owners; impartial investigation of complaints by central agencies; initiating awareness programmes are other recommendations, it said.
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Operationalisation of a nationwide emergency response system (NERS); and vocational training and creating employment opportunities have also been recommended.
Reviving the land to make it suitable for agriculture; improving socio-economic indicators and preparing area-specific plans; appointing special rapporteurs to periodically report on the situation in Sandeshkhali; and investigating cases of missing women or girls from the area of the police station of Sandeshkhali are among the other recommendations.
The Commission has noted that 바카라this incident is also seized by the High Court of Judicature at Calcutta in WPA No.4011 of 2024. It has decided to seek leave from the High Court to intervene in the matter,바카라 the statement said.
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