NHRC takes suo-motu cognizance of reports of Mass grave in Gujarat
New Delhi, 28 December 2005
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports about the unearthing of a mass grave in Lunawada village of Panchmahal District of Gujarat. The Commission has sought report from the State Government and CBI in the matter.
According to reports eights skulls believed to be those of victims of post-Godhra riots of 2002, have been recovered. The bodies were reportedly discovered by the relatives of riot victims who claim there are at least 21 bodies in the grave. The State Government has confirmed the discovery. Reports also say that CBI is rushing a team to Gujarat for taking possession of the skeletons in connection with the probe into the issue of missing persons in the Bilkis Bano gang rape cum murder case.
The Commission observed that if the report is true, it raises serious issue. It has asked the Director, CBI and DGP, Gujarat for their comments within two weeks.
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The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognizance of media reports about the unearthing of a mass grave in Lunawada village of Panchmahal District of Gujarat. The Commission has sought report from the State Government and CBI in the matter.
According to reports eights skulls believed to be those of victims of post-Godhra riots of 2002, have been recovered. The bodies were reportedly discovered by the relatives of riot victims who claim there are at least 21 bodies in the grave. The State Government has confirmed the discovery. Reports also say that CBI is rushing a team to Gujarat for taking possession of the skeletons in connection with the probe into the issue of missing persons in the Bilkis Bano gang rape cum murder case.
The Commission observed that if the report is true, it raises serious issue. It has asked the Director, CBI and DGP, Gujarat for their comments within two weeks.
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