NHRC issues notice to Odisha, U.P. over trafficking and assault of tribal minor
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Odisha and Uttar Pradesh regarding the trafficking and sexual abuse of a 17-year-old tribal girl. The Commission is demanding a detailed report on the investigation and rehabilitation efforts for the survivor.
Why it matters
This case highlights systemic failures in protecting vulnerable populations from human trafficking and sexual violence.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the governments of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh over the trafficking, illegal confinement, and repeated sexual assault of a 17-year-old tribal girl from Dhenkanal district, who was sold for ₹50,000 and subjected to abuse for nearly two years in Jhansi.
The article reports on official legal and human rights proceedings regarding a criminal case.
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