- NHRC issues notice to government and DGP
Bhopal: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh Government and the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) in response to the alarming case of a 6-year-old girl who has been missing for the past 18 days in the Koh-e-Fiza area of Bhopal. Despite efforts by the police, no substantial leads have emerged so far, prompting the NHRC to take a firm stand on the matter.
In a statement, the NHRC announced that it had taken suo-motu cognizance of the case. According to media reports, the girl’s disappearance represents a grave violation of human rights. The Commission has instructed the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and the DGP to submit a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
The NHRC also expressed concern over the rising cases of women and girls going missing in the state. Over the past three years, more than 3,400 women and girls have been reported missing, pointing to a serious social issue that demands urgent attention.
It is reported that the missing girl’s mother is homeless and has eight children. She suspects the involvement of a relative in her daughter’s disappearance and has accused the police of not conducting an impartial investigation.
In its notice, the NHRC made it clear that if the information provided in the media is accurate, this is a serious human rights violation that requires immediate action. The Commission has urged the government and the police to treat this case as a top priority and to make every possible effort to locate the missing girl safely. Furthermore, the NHRC expects the authorities to take effective measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
