Archive · 21 Aug 2025
NHRC Investigates Haryana Drowning, Cites Human Rights Concerns
Three young girls drowned in a pit in a village in Haryana.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) heard about it and is looking into it.
They've asked local officials for a report on what happened and what they're doing about it.
The NHRC is concerned because they think this might mean that human rights were violated.
This isn't the first time they've stepped in to help; they've also dealt with cases where people died because of unsafe working conditions.
NHRC took notice of three girls drowning in a pit in Haryana.
The incident occurred in Sewli village, Palwal district.
NHRC issued notices to district officials seeking a detailed report.
The incident raises serious human rights violation concerns.
NHRC has intervened in similar cases before, like deaths from asphyxiation.
- Who
- NHRC, three girls, and district officials.
- What
- NHRC took cognizance of the drowning of three girls.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 6th, and NHRC took notice on August 13th.
- Where
- Sewli village in Haryana’s Palwal district.
- Why
- To investigate potential human rights violations.
- Location
- Sewli village, Palwal district, Haryana
- Incident
- Drowning of three girls in a pit
- Involved
- NHRC
- Action
- Issued notices to district officials
- Date of incident
- August 6th