NHRC team reaches Telangana, begins probe into Lagacherla incident

The NHRC had taken cognisance of a complaint alleging harassment, torture and false implication of the villagers of Lagacherla after they protested against land acquisition for a pharma village project by the State government without following proper procedures

Vikarabad: A three-member delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has arrived in the district and is interacting with the residents of Rotibanda thanda on Saturday. The delegation is also expected to visit Lagacherla and speak to the villagers.

The NHRC had taken cognisance of a complaint alleging harassment, torture and false implication of the villagers of Lagacherla after they protested against land acquisition for a pharma village project by the State government without following proper procedures.

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Accordingly, the NHRC members are interacting with tribal farmers, women and others.

It may be recalled that National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Member Jatothu Hussain Nayak had already visited Rotibanda thanda and Lagacherla last week. Apart from interacting with residents, he also spoke to the persons jailed at Sangareddy.

The NHRC had also issued notices to the Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari and Director General of Police and sought a detailed report on the alleged atrocities on the farmers and women within two weeks.