National Human Rights Commission serves notice to MP chief secy

The rights body has issued a show-cause notice to MP chief secretary regarding non-payment of compensation to Ratlam nursing students who were allegedly forced into a prostitution racket.

Updated on: Aug 5, 2014, 15:29:56 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a show-cause notice to Madhya Pradesh chief secretary regarding the non-payment of suitable compensation to Ratlam nursing students who were allegedly forced into a prostitution racket by chief medical superintendent and other staff of Ujjain's RD Gardi Nursing College.

On October 28, 2013, 14 students of Sardar Patel College of Nursing had lodged a complaint against the chief medical superintendent and others for forcing them into a prostitution racket.

"As the report of investigation shows that there was prima facie violation of human rights to life and dignity of the trainee nurses by the authorities of the nursing college which must be either belonging to the state government or getting financial aid/grant from the government. So, the state government is prima facie liable to compensate the victims for the violation of human rights," the NHRC noted.

The commission has also given the chief secretary six weeks to explain what departmental action has been taken against the "delinquent doctors and staff."

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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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