T he National Human Rights Commission organised an 'Open Hearing' and 'Camp Sitting' at Kohima, Nagaland on the 24th April, 2017. Addressing the gathering, Justice Shri D. Murugesan, Member, NHRC said that the Commission is organizing the 'Camp Sitting' and 'Open Hearing' to create awareness among the people about human rights and sensitize the government functionaries about the same.
He said that it is essential to set up a Human Rights Commission at the State level to better protect the human rights of citizens of Nagaland.
Later, he heard eight cases, including two pending cases and six complaints on the grievances of the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes. In the case of recovery of 9 decomposed bodies in Dimapur District in January, 2014, the Commission was informed by the Commissioner (Home) that Rs. 1.00 Lakh each has been paid as ex-gratia to the next of the kin of the deceased persons. The Commission also expressed anguish over burning of 58 huts during eviction of encroachments in Intanki National Park.
Justice Murugesan in the meeting with the senior officers of the State Government emphasized on the effective implementation of the Welfare Schemes of the Centre and State Governments. These included among others, ensuring availability of food, employment and education facilities.
During the interaction with the NGOs, Justice Murugesan, apprised them about the activities of the Commission and the type of cases it can take up on human rights violations and urged them to bring to its notice all such issues.