NHRC seeks reports over targeted killing of civilians, rights violations in IIOJK
Rights watchdog slams police over public humiliation of people in Jammu
New Delhi: In acknowledgment of India’s ongoing fake encounter spree, the National Human Rights Commission has sought detailed reports from authorities in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir regarding separate complaints concerning targeted killings of civilians and serious human rights violations by Indian police personnel.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Commission, in one case, directed the Indian police to submit an Action Taken Report after taking cognisance of allegations regarding recurring targeted killings and lack of transparency in investigations and prosecutions. The bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo issued notice to the Director General of Police, seeking a report within two weeks.
The complaint, filed by advocate Vineet Jindal, cited past incidents including the Nadimarg and Wandhama massacres and attacks on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, alleging that many cases remain unresolved due to opaque investigative processes. It maintained that such failures violate fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian Constitution, including the right to life, equality, and freedom of religion.
In a separate development, the Commission also sought a report from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, over allegations of public humiliation and unlawful parading of accused persons by police. The complaint, filed by Nikhil Padha along with other lawyers, highlighted incidents in which accused individuals were allegedly beaten publicly and paraded through streets in a degrading manner.
The NHRC observed that if proven, such actions would amount to serious violations of human rights, undermining due process and the dignity of individuals. It directed authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit findings within two weeks through the designated mechanism.
Analysts say the repeated intervention of the human rights body underscores growing concerns over lack of accountability, transparency, and adherence to legal procedures by authorities in the occupied territory, further reinforcing apprehensions about systemic rights violations in IIOJK.
