Archive · 25 Nov 2025
NHRC seeks report on Punjab DGP's alleged encounter directives
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India has asked the Punjab government for a report.
They want to know if the state's top police officer, Gaurav Yadav, told other police officers to carry out 'encounters.'
These encounters are like secret operations where people might be killed without a fair trial.
The NHRC is worried because this could mean the government is allowing illegal killings.
They want to make sure everyone's rights are protected.
NHRC issued a notice to Punjab Home Secretary seeking an Action Taken Report (ATR).
Allegations involve Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav directing police officials to conduct 'encounters'.
Encounters are alleged to be used as a measure for professional assessment of police officials.
NHRC took cognisance of a complaint regarding state-sanctioned extra-judicial killings.
The notice aims to investigate serious allegations of human rights violations.
- Who
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- What
- Issued notice seeking report on alleged directives for extra-judicial killings
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To investigate serious allegations of state-sanctioned extra-judicial killings
- Organization
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Recipient
- Punjab Home Secretary
- Allegation
- Directives for extra-judicial killings
- Issued By
- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav
- Purpose
- Professional assessment of police officials