New Delhi, March 25: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of complaints regarding repeated violence and killings of Hindu citizens and other vulnerable communities in Jammu and Kashmir. The complaints allege a lack of transparency in the investigation and prosecution of these cases.
A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanungo has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. The notice instructs that the allegations in the complaint be investigated, and a report on the actions taken (ATR) be submitted to the commission within two weeks.
The complaint was filed by Vinit Jindal, president of the Anti-Terrorism Global Front (ATGF) and an advocate. He expressed concern that many incidents of violence exhibit similar patterns, and there is a lack of transparency in the investigation and prosecution processes.
The complaint references several significant past events, including the Nadimarg massacre, where 24 Kashmiri Pandits were killed, the 1998 Wandhama massacre that claimed 23 lives, and attacks on pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra. It also mentions incidents from 2000 and 2017 that resulted in multiple fatalities.
The NHRC clarified that it takes complaints of such serious violence and human rights violations seriously. The commission has directed the DGP to ensure that the investigation process is conducted with complete transparency and that appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators in all cases.
This move signals that the NHRC is actively working to ensure the safety and justice for vulnerable communities in Jammu and Kashmir. The commission aims to hold accountable those responsible for these incidents and prevent the recurrence of such cases in the future.
One complaint alleges that the lack of transparency in investigations, arrests, and prosecutions in Jammu and Kashmir has left many cases unresolved. This situation violates citizens’ fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to life (Article 21), the right to equality (Article 14), and the freedom of religion (Article 25).
The complainant has requested the NHRC’s intervention and asked for a detailed investigation report on the allegations, FIRs, and the case-wise status of arrests and prosecutions. They also urged for preventive measures to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities and called for compensation and rehabilitation for affected families.
In response to this complaint, the NHRC has directed the Jammu and Kashmir police to investigate the allegations and submit a detailed report to the commission within the specified timeframe. The report should include all investigation details, information about the incidents, and available evidence.
The NHRC further stated that all correspondence related to this matter can be submitted through the HRC Net portal, which may include documents related to the investigation, case-wise information, and other supporting materials.
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