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NCST orders Jharkhand officials to submit report on Nisha Bhagat’s death within 7 days
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCST) has asked Jharkhand authorities to provide a detailed report on Nisha Bhagat’s death within a week.
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCST) has issued a formal notice to the Jharkhand state government demanding a comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding the death of Nisha Bhagat. The commission has set a strict seven‑day deadline for the submission of the document.
The move follows concerns raised about the handling of the case, prompting the NCST to step in. Officials are expected to detail the facts, investigative actions taken so far, and any remedial measures proposed.
The commission warned that non‑compliance could trigger further action, including possible legal proceedings. It has not disclosed which specific officials will receive the report.
Nisha Bhagat’s death has attracted attention from local media and civil‑society groups, who are calling for full transparency. The NCST’s directive underscores its oversight role in such matters within Jharkhand.
The move follows concerns raised about the handling of the case, prompting the NCST to step in. Officials are expected to detail the facts, investigative actions taken so far, and any remedial measures proposed.
The commission warned that non‑compliance could trigger further action, including possible legal proceedings. It has not disclosed which specific officials will receive the report.
Nisha Bhagat’s death has attracted attention from local media and civil‑society groups, who are calling for full transparency. The NCST’s directive underscores its oversight role in such matters within Jharkhand.