The National Human Rights Commission has sought an Action Taken Report from Telangana authorities over allegations that a private school in Saidabad made Islamic religious lessons and prayers compulsory for students. The Commission has directed an inquiry and sought a report within two weeks
The NCSC has taken suo motu cognisance of a video clip aired by a Bengali news channel, alleging derogatory remarks by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the Scheduled Caste community.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a newlywed woman in Hyderabad by her husband and his associates. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Telangana DGP to register an FIR, arrest the accused, and ensure a time-bound investigation.
The commission summoned the DGP over a delayed report. However, if the requisite report is received by the commission a week prior to the scheduled date, then the DGP’s appearance would stand dispensed with
