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08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 10:09

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported physical assault on two men from Manipur in Munirka area of Delhi

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported physical assault on two men from Manipur in Munirka area of Delhi
Reportedly, one of the victims with serious head injuries has been put on a ventilator at a hospital

The Commission issues a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 19 AUG 2026 12:41PM by PIB Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that two men from Manipur were assaulted by two persons in the Munirka area of Delhi. Reportedly, one of the victims sustained serious head injuries and has been put on a ventilator at a hospital.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Therefore, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. The report is expected to include the investigation and the health status of the injured.

According to the media report, carried on 14th August 2026, a dispute over a minor issue led to the attack on the victims.

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NSK


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