Alarming Spike in Deaths at Delhi Shelter Home Raises Human Rights Concerns

The NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government and city's police chief after reports emerged of 12 inmate deaths at the Asha Kiran shelter home within a month. The deaths have sparked allegations of negligence, poor living conditions, and human rights violations at the overcrowded facility.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday issued notices to the Delhi government and the city's police chief after alarming reports surfaced alleging that 12 inmates died within a month at a shelter home in Rohini.

The deaths at the government-run shelter home, Asha Kiran, between July 15 and July 31, have been attributed to symptoms such as loose motion and vomiting, indicating systemic negligence, according to an NHRC statement.

The commission has sought a detailed report from the chief secretary of the Delhi government and the police commissioner within four weeks. The report is expected to cover the status of FIRs, actions taken against responsible officials, and steps to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)