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NHRC seeks reports on Dalit student assault, Haryana water death
The National Human Rights Commission has sought reports from Madhya Pradesh authorities over the alleged assault of a Class 4 Dalit student by a teacher at a government primary school in Shivpuri…
The Story in Brief
The National Human Rights Commission has sought reports from Madhya Pradesh authorities over the alleged assault of a Class 4 Dalit student by a teacher at a government primary school in Shivpuri district. The incident reportedly occurred in Ukawal village on July 28 after the teacher saw the boy drinking water from his bottle. The NHRC asked the state chief secretary and Shivpuri superintendent of police to respond within two weeks, including details of statutory relief for the child.
The NHRC also notified Haryana’s chief secretary over the reported death of a 12-year-old girl from jaundice after she allegedly drank contaminated water from a public tap in Shahzadpur, Ambala. Other children have reportedly been diagnosed with jaundice. The notice seeks details of their health and action to address the water supply.
The Indian Opinion
Claims of routine discrimination and claims that every illness report is political noise are equally lazy. The first case needs a fair investigation into the teacher’s conduct and the child’s protection. The second needs water testing, medical records and a clear account of how many children fell ill. The NHRC notices are not findings of guilt. The two-week reports should establish what happened, who acted and whether relief reached the affected families.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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