NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Madhya Pradesh government and police authorities over an alleged assault on a Dalit class 4 student by a teacher at a government-run primary school in Ukawal village, Shivpuri district. The incident reportedly occurred on July 28, when the teacher became enraged upon seeing the boy drinking water from his bottle, allegedly leading to the assault and the use of casteist slurs against the student.
The NHRC has taken notice of the media report, raising concerns about potential human rights violations. The commission has requested a detailed report within two weeks, including information on the statutory relief provided to the victim.
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