MHRC directs DGP to submit report into murder case in EGH, ostracisation of a woman in WJH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 18, 2024

The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on Thursday sought reports into the killing of three persons from Assam in East Garo Hills District and ostracizing of a woman on suspicion of practising witchcraft in West Jaintia Hills District.

In a statement, MHRC secretary informed that the MHRC has taken suo motu cognizance pertaining to media reports on charred remains of 3 Assam residents being discovered in East Garo Hills district.

The Commission has issued a notice to the DGP to submit an action taken report (ATR) , a detailed report within one month from the date of receipt of the order.

The secretary also informed that the MHRC has sought a report from the government pertaining to a media report relating to a woman being ostracised from Lumlakhiat village on suspicion of practising witchcraft.

The commission has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Meghalaya to submit a detailed report within 15 days.