New Delhi, March 16th, 2011

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging that a young girl having plaster in her leg was dragged by police personnel in a ghastly manner instead of using a wheelchair at the Karkardooma Court premises in Delhi. The report published on the 14th March, 2011 also carries the photograph in this regard.

The Commission observed in its proceedings today, on the 16th March, 2011, that upholding the dignity and rights of women is of prime importance and the state functionaries have to lead by example in this endeavour. Women's rights and their dignity cannot be compromised under any circumstances and if the contents of media reports are true then it's a serious issue of human rights violation of the young girl.

The Commission has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi calling for a report in the matter within two weeks.

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