NHRC issues notice on allegations against Punjab CM’s wife for asking for money to suppress a rape case
The NHRC Bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab, to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an investigation into allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made demands for ₹5 crore in exchange for suppressing a rape case. According to the complaint, former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh alleged that these demands were made. The NHRC, led by Priyank Kanoongo, has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police in Punjab to conduct an inquiry and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.
Additionally, the Commission has forwarded the matter to the Women Safety Division of India's Ministry of Home Affairs. The NHRC will decide on further actions based on the Action Taken Report.
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