The NHRC on Friday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Government over the death of a Dalit man allegedly in police custody in Amroha district, while the UP SC/ST Commission ordered a probe into the matter and action against those guilty.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) noted that the incident amounted to "gross violation of human rights" of the victim.
Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports that Balkishan, 30, died in police custody at the Dhanora Mandi Police Station on December 26, the human rights watchdog issued notices to the state's chief secretary and the director general of police, seeking a detailed report within four weeks.
It asked why the NHRC was not intimated about his death in police custody.
Balkishan was arrested by the police in connection with a case of theft on December 23. His family members have alleged that police personnel asked for a bribe of Rs 5 lakh to let him off, which they could not arrange and, therefore, he was "tortured".