Archive · 27 Jul 2025
NHRC Demands Report on Odisha Labourer's Murder, Alleged Police Cover-Up
Imagine a worker was badly hurt and later died.
Some people say the police didn't do their job properly after this happened.
The worker was hit with an iron rod by their boss and others at a stone crushing place.
The police didn't make a case, possibly because the people involved had connections with important politicians.
Now, a special group that protects people's rights wants to know what happened.
They've asked the police and local leaders in charge to explain what actions they have taken regarding this matter.
NHRC demands report on alleged police inaction in Odisha labourer's murder.
A 22-year-old labourer was allegedly murdered at a stone crusher unit in Jajpur district, Odisha.
The victim was reportedly beaten with an iron rod by his employer and associates.
Police allegedly failed to register a case due to the accused's political connections.
NHRC has taken cognizance of the case and seeks an Action Taken Report from district authorities.
- Who
- The NHRC, the victim, the employer and associates, and the local police.
- What
- NHRC seeks a report on alleged police inaction in the murder of a labourer.
- When
- The incident occurred on April 27th, and the NHRC order was issued later.
- Where
- Jajpur district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- To investigate the alleged failure of the police to act and to address human rights violations.
- Victim's Age
- 22 years old
- Location
- Jajpur district, Odisha
- Alleged Crime
- Murder
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Employer and associates
- Report Requested By
- NHRC
- Report Deadline
- Within four weeks