Panel for scheduled castes issues notice to Keralam Chief Secretary, SPC over alleged attack on Congress MLA Ramya Haridas
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued notices to Kerala's Chief Secretary and State Police Chief regarding an alleged assault on Congress MLA Ramya Haridas. The commission is demanding a detailed report on the incident and the progress of the investigation.
Why it matters
The involvement of a national commission highlights the legal and political sensitivity surrounding violence against elected officials and marginalized groups.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged assault involving Congress legislator Ramya Haridas.
Formal notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and the State Police Chief (SPC) in the matter.
The commission acted based on media reports about the incident that took place on September 4 in which Ms. Haridas was involved in an altercation with fellow party workers in Chirayinkeezhu.
The commission has mandated the senior officials to submit a detailed action taken report within seven days of receiving the notice. The State authorities have been directed to submit relevant details including the date and location of the incident, the specific police station involved, the nature of the alleged crime, and the full identities of the victim and all accused persons.
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