Archive · 26 Jun 2025
NHRC Demands Report on Alleged Stripping of Migrant Workers
Some migrant workers from West Bengal were allegedly stripped and paraded in Odisha.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is like a big group that protects people's rights, has stepped in.
They're asking the police to explain what happened and what they're doing about it.
This all started because of something that happened on December 11th.
A rights activist filed a complaint, saying the workers' rights were violated.
The activist wants the workers to get help because they were hurt and humiliated.
The NHRC is like a judge, trying to make sure everyone is treated fairly and that the workers are safe.
NHRC demands report on alleged stripping and parading of migrant workers.
Incident occurred in Sundargarh district, Odisha, involving West Bengal migrant workers.
The incident happened on December 11th, due to alleged misconduct towards a woman.
NHRC acted on a petition filed by a rights activist.
Petition seeks compensation for victims and protection from further harassment.
- Who
- The NHRC and Odisha police are involved. Migrant workers from West Bengal were allegedly victimized.
- What
- NHRC seeks a report regarding the alleged stripping and parading of migrant workers.
- When
- The incident occurred on December 11th.
- Where
- Sundargarh district, Odisha.
- Why
- Due to alleged misconduct towards a woman; petition filed citing rights violations.
Victims
Perpetrators
Demands
Victims
Deserve justice, compensation, and protection from further harm.
Perpetrators
N/A
- Involved Parties
- NHRC, Odisha Police, Migrant Workers, Locals
- Location of Incident
- Sundargarh district, Odisha
- Date of Incident
- December 11th (last year)
- Allegation
- Stripping and parading of migrant workers
- Action Taken
- NHRC demands an action taken report from Odisha police