NHRC Takes Action on Telangana Communal Violence Incident

The NHRC has issued a notice to the Telangana government regarding a report about an attempted rape and murder that led to communal tension and violence in Jainoor town. Shops were burnt, a curfew imposed, and additional forces deployed. The NHRC seeks a detailed report from state authorities.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Telangana government following reports of an attempted rape and murder that escalated into communal tension and violence in Jainoor town of Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district.

According to the NHRC, the news report, if verified, signals a severe human rights violation. The incident, which occurred on September 4, involved protests from tribal organizations that led to property damage and curfews.

State authorities were quick to arrest the alleged perpetrator and deploy additional forces to calm the situation. The NHRC has requested detailed information from Telangana's chief secretary and director general of police, to be provided within two weeks.

(With inputs from agencies.)