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NHRC Sends Notice to MP Govt Over Students' Life‑Risking Betwa River Crossing
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government after reports of students risking their lives while crossing the Betwa River.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government following reports that students were crossing the Betwa River under hazardous conditions, putting their lives at risk.
In its notice, the NHRC expressed concern over the safety of students and urged the state authorities to take immediate measures to prevent such incidents. The Betwa River, which flows through central India, is known for its strong currents and periodic flooding, making crossings dangerous during certain times of the year.
The commission has requested that the government provide details of the incidents and outline safety protocols for students who need to travel across the river. The notice underscores the NHRC's role in safeguarding human rights and ensuring that educational activities do not expose students to unnecessary danger.
In its notice, the NHRC expressed concern over the safety of students and urged the state authorities to take immediate measures to prevent such incidents. The Betwa River, which flows through central India, is known for its strong currents and periodic flooding, making crossings dangerous during certain times of the year.
The commission has requested that the government provide details of the incidents and outline safety protocols for students who need to travel across the river. The notice underscores the NHRC's role in safeguarding human rights and ensuring that educational activities do not expose students to unnecessary danger.