The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought the report of the enquiry committee set up by State Government on the alleged thrashing of an NTPC official by an IAS officer on February 10 this year at Hazaribagh.
The national rights body has asked the Chief Secretary, Goverement of Jharkhand to send a report on the outcome of the inquiry conducted by the Additional Chief Secretary Home department to the Commission. It has further stated that keeping in view the principles of natural justice, a copy of the inquiry report be also provided to the complainant and has sought response within six weeks from the Government.
The details of the case filed by Rakesh Nandan Sahay, DGM (HR), NTPC Hazaribagh states that Sahay has alleged that he was brutally beaten, abused and harassed by the then Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh Sunil Kumar on February 10.
“Taking cognizance of the complaint, the Commission issued notice to Chief Secretary, Govt. of Jharkhand and DGP, Jharkhand calling for a report in the matter within two weeks. The requisite reports have not been received despite reminder dated 10.07.2015,” it states.
“Only an endorsed copy of letter dated 02.06.2015 from Inspector General of Police (Human Rights), Jharkhand addressed to Chief Secretary, Govt. of Jharkhand has been received by the Commission,” it further states.
According to the
commission the complainant has requested the Chief Secretary that three false cases registered against him should be withdrawn.