NCHR takes notice of torture of Hindu businessman

LAHORE: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has taken suo motu notice of the alleged torture of a Hindu businessman, Rajesh Kumar, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media on December 28, 2024.

Terming the incident a grave violation of human rights, the NCHR has intervened to ensure justice.

In an official notice addressed to the IGP, Punjab, NCHR Punjab Member/Commissioner Nadeem Ashraf emphasised the commission’s mandate under the National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012, to address all forms of human rights violations. The NCHR has called for immediate action to secure the swift recovery of the abducted businessman. The commission has directed the Punjab IGP to submit a detailed report within three days, outlining the measures taken to recover Kumar and prosecute those responsible. The letter, issued by Commissioner Nadeem Ashraf, cautioned that failure to act promptly may compel the commission to escalate the matter to higher authorities.

Commissioner Nadeem Ashraf reaffirmed the NCHR’s commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly those from vulnerable communities, and stressed the urgency of addressing such violations to uphold justice.