The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action-taken report from the Chief Secretary over encroachment of various water bodies in Angul district within four weeks.
Taking cognisance of a complaint filed by Human Rights Watch secretary Sangita Swain the commission passed the order. The petitioner alleged that due to inaction of the concerned Government authorities many water bodies in the district are being polluted and encroached by many influential people violating human rights of common people. The prayed the commission to take immediate action against the concerned authorities.