Son’s suicide after father allegedly beaten by cops, NHRC takes cognisance

Seeking a detailed report on the matter within four weeks, the commission has also asked whether any relief has been granted to the aggrieved family

Updated on: Dec 2, 2022, 15:17:20 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) India has taken cognisance and issued a notice to the Chhattisgarh police chief on Thursday over the incident in which a 23-year-old man died by suicide by jumping in front of a running train after his father was arrested and allegedly beaten by the cops.

NHRC India has taken suo motu cognizance in suicide case of Chhattisgarh man and issued a notice to the police chief (Representative Photo)

“The police illegally arrested and detained the father of the victim and also gave him severe beatings as mentioned in the news report. The son suffered humiliation and committed suicide out of embarrassment. A precious human life has been lost due to the apparent insensible and inhuman approach of the police personnel,” the NHRC stated.

The man identified as Harish Chandra Gendle, a resident of village Bhainsbod, was disappointed and disturbed over the alleged torture and beating of his father by the police and jumped in front of the train at Belha railway station under Belha police station limits, in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district on Monday.

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Seeking a detailed report on the matter within four weeks, the commission has also asked whether any relief has been granted to the aggrieved family.

According to the police, on Monday, Harish’s motorcycle hit the bicycle of a school girl, following which the latter lodged a complaint with the police. Acting on the complaint, police took Harish’s father Bhagirathi to the police station as the youth was not present at his home.

Bhagirathi was allegedly thrashed by police officers and constables.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Bilaspur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Parul Mathur suspended Rooplal Chandra who allegedly thrashed Gendle’s father. The incident also led to a protest by the villagers.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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