NHRC notice to WB, DGP over 'public flogging' of couple in Uttar Dinajpur

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The main perpetrator is allegedly associated with "the political party in power in West Bengal" and could be seen in a viral video, severely beating up the couple surrounded by a group of people, as spectators, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement.

The NHRC said on Monday that it has issued notices to the West Bengal government and the state's police chief over reports that a couple was allegedly mercilessly beaten up in a village in Uttar Dinajpur district in full public view by a group of people.

The media report also quoted a video of the incident on social media, it added.

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Topics: Director General (Investigation) Uttar Dinajpur district Uttar Dinajpur district NHRC DGP WB govt

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Published On: 2024-07-01 @ 23:56:50 (4 days ago)

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