The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported assault of two men from Manipur in Delhi’s Munirka area. One of the victims has reportedly suffered serious head injuries and is on ventilator support.
The Commission has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a detailed report on the incident within two weeks. The report is expected to include details of the circumstances leading to the alleged assault, the police action taken so far and the medical condition of the injured victim.
According to the media report on which the NHRC took cognizance, the two men were allegedly attacked by two persons in Munirka, South Delhi. One victim sustained severe head injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in hospital.
The NHRC stated that if true, these claims represent a critical breach of human rights that demands urgent action from authorities. The Commission’s suo motu action means that it has initiated proceedings based on the reported incident without requiring a formal complaint from the victims.
The Delhi Police has been directed to submit its report within two weeks. The NHRC will examine the response and may take further action based on its findings.
The intervention comes against the backdrop of concerns over the safety of people from the Northeast residing in Delhi and other parts of the country. The NHRC has previously taken suo motu cognizance of alleged attacks involving people from Manipur in Delhi, including a reported assault on a woman in Malviya Nagar after she objected to alleged lewd and racial abuse.
The Commission’s intervention reflects its mandate to inquire into alleged human rights violations and seek accountability from the authorities concerned.
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