Archive · 6 Jun 2025
NHRC Issues Notice Over Alleged Police Assault on Journalists
The National Human Rights Commission is looking into a case where two journalists in Madhya Pradesh were allegedly hurt by police.
The incident happened on May 1, 2025, and the journalists were reportedly forced to make a video saying everything was okay.
The NHRC, after hearing about this, has asked the state's top police officer to send a detailed report about what happened within two weeks.
They're looking into whether the journalists' rights were violated by the police.
NHRC took notice of the alleged assault of two journalists by Madhya Pradesh police.
The incident reportedly occurred in Bhind district on May 1, 2025.
Journalists were allegedly manhandled under the supervision of the District Superintendent of Police.
Journalists were allegedly forced to record a video stating all matters were resolved.
NHRC issued a notice to the DGP of Madhya Pradesh seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
- Who
- Two journalists, the District Superintendent of Police (allegedly), the NHRC, and the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- The NHRC took cognizance of the alleged assault of two journalists by police.
- When
- May 1, 2025, with the NHRC notice issued on June 6, 2025.
- Where
- Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The NHRC is investigating the alleged human rights violations against the journalists.
- Number of Journalists
- Two
- Location of Incident
- Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- May 1, 2025
- Recipient of NHRC Notice
- Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh
- Deadline for Report
- Two weeks
- Nature of Allegation
- Human rights violation
