Labour contractor moves SHRC alleging harassment by Bengaluru police
A migrant labour contractor in Bengaluru has filed a complaint with the State Human Rights Commission alleging police harassment and wrongful detention. He claims officers repeatedly accused him of being an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant despite his history of cooperating with law enforcement.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding police overreach and the treatment of migrant workers in urban centers, raising questions about due process and civil rights.
A migrant from West Bengal working as a labour contractor in Bengaluru approached the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) alleging illegal detention and continuous harassment by personnel attached to Tilaknagar Police Station. He complained that he was wrongfully accused of being a Bangladeshi national, and subjected to repeated inquiries without due process.
The article presents the complainant's allegations while noting the police's perspective and the context of the individual's past cooperation with authorities.
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