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Crime
NHRC Criticizes Police Inaction and Heavy‑Handedness at Gujarat Camp
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:35 PM
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The National Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over police inaction and heavy‑handed tactics at a camp in Gujarat, calling for a thorough investigation.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has flagged major lapses in the management of a camp in Gujarat, citing police inaction and heavy‑handed tactics as key concerns.
The commission highlighted that police officers failed to respond promptly to reports of misconduct and, in some instances, used excessive force against camp residents.
In a statement, NHRC officials demanded a thorough investigation into the incidents and called for accountability from the police department.
The agency also urged state authorities to review security protocols at similar facilities to prevent future violations of human rights.
The commission highlighted that police officers failed to respond promptly to reports of misconduct and, in some instances, used excessive force against camp residents.
In a statement, NHRC officials demanded a thorough investigation into the incidents and called for accountability from the police department.
The agency also urged state authorities to review security protocols at similar facilities to prevent future violations of human rights.