NHRC notice to Bihar govt over poor state prisons
BY M Post Bureau7 Jan 2016 12:15 AM GMT
M Post Bureau7 Jan 2016 12:15 AM GMT
National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Bihar government over the reported deplorable conditions prevailing in the prisons of the state. Taking suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting an exhaustive report titled ‘Prisons of Bihar:- Status Report 2015’ prepared by activist and researcher, Smita Chakraburty, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Prisons, Government of Bihar and asked for a response within four weeks.Â
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