NHRC Probes Shocking Exploitation of Women in Bihar

The NHRC has issued notices to the Bihar government and its police chief following reports of over a hundred women being drugged and exploited by a private network company in Muzaffarpur. The commission seeks detailed reports on the criminal cases and actions taken, including relief measures and future prevention strategies.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued urgent notices to the Bihar government and the state's police chief in response to alarming reports of large-scale exploitation of women in Muzaffarpur district. Over one hundred women working in a private network company were reportedly drugged and forced into physical relations by the company's operator.

The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of media reports highlighting how these women were not only drugged but also beaten and coerced. The abuses allegedly extend across more than 10 districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur, Supaul, and East Champaran, among others.

The NHRC has demanded a detailed report from the state's chief secretary and the director general of police. The report should include the number of criminal cases filed, the status of investigations, and steps taken for victims' relief and rehabilitation. The Commission stressed the need for immediate action to prevent such human rights violations in the future.

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