Archive · 18 Jun 2025
NHRC Orders Probe Into Allegations of Police Harassment
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is looking into claims that police in Dakshina Kannada, India, mistreated workers from Hindu groups.
A local politician, Bharath Shetty, said police were wrongly targeting people.
The NHRC is now investigating these claims, following the twin murders that happened in May, and wants a report back quickly.
NHRC ordered a probe into allegations of police harassment in Dakshina Kannada.
BJP MLA Bharath Shetty Y filed the complaint.
The complaint alleges harassment of Hindu organization workers.
NHRC is investigating in response to the twin murders in May.
The investigation must submit a report within two weeks.
- Who
- The NHRC, BJP MLA Bharath Shetty Y, and workers of Hindu organizations.
- What
- The NHRC ordered an investigation into allegations of police harassment against Hindu organization workers.
- When
- The NHRC issued the order on Tuesday; the investigation is related to incidents following the twin murders in May.
- Where
- Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The investigation was ordered in response to a complaint alleging harassment and unconstitutional surveillance by police.
Complainant's Allegations
Police Response
Police Conduct
Complainant's Allegations
Hindu organization workers are being harassed through unconstitutional surveillance and late-night visits.
Police Response
Police officials have not publicly responded to the allegations.
- Organization Issuing Order
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Subject of Investigation
- Allegations of police harassment
- Location
- Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
- Complainant
- BJP MLA Dr Bharath Shetty Y
- Deadline for Report
- Within two weeks
Sources
Police Complaint Authority issues notice to Dakshina Kannada officials
NHRC orders probe into BJP MLA’s allegation of police harassing Hindu group workers in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada