Social Boycotts and Custodial Deaths Raise Alarms for NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued several notices related to human rights violations. These include a social boycott in Odisha due to an intercaste marriage, a juvenile's death in Delhi, and custodial deaths in Varanasi. Reports are being awaited from relevant authorities.

In Rayagada district of Odisha, a woman's family reportedly faced a social boycott after she married a man from a different caste. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Odisha government seeking a detailed report within two weeks, citing human rights violations.

Separately, a 17-year-old boy died from injuries inflicted by fellow inmates at a juvenile home in Delhi. The NHRC has requested a report from Delhi authorities, including inquest and postmortem details, to investigate the alleged assault that led to his death.

The NHRC also addressed the deaths of three prisoners in Varanasi jails, which reportedly occurred due to illness and a heart attack. Notices have been sent to the director general of prisons and the police commissioner for an explanation.

(With inputs from agencies.)