India

Rajnath talks to NHRC chief over killings of RSS activists in Kerala

PNS

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday discussed with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice Hl Dattu the incidents of spate of killings of RSS activists in Kerala and sought his  intervention in the matter. According to sources, the Home Minister also appraised the NHRC Chairperson about his recent discussions with Kerala Governor P Sathasivam  and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on this sensitive issues. Dattu, who also served as Chief Justice in Kerala High Court, also reportedly shared his deep concern over the rising number of political killings in Kerala. According to sources, Dattu had assured that NHRC would intervene in the matter. On Sunday, Kerala Governor  summoned the Chief Minister and state police chief after the killing of a RSS workers the previous day rocked the State.  On his direction,  the Chief Minister on Monday conducted a meeting with CPIM) state secretary and state chiefs of BJP and RSS. later, the Chief Minister said both leaders  agreed for holding an all-party meet to discuss the issue.