The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police Assam over reported assault of a media person by a group of some anti-social elements. Taking suo motu cognizance of a media report the commission has sought a detailed report in the matter within two weeks.

 

 

The Commission has observed that if the contents of the news report is true then it raise a serious issue of human rights violation. According to the media report,  the incident happened around mid-night when the victim was returning home after work. The Lumding Press Club as well as local citizens have condemned the incident demanding strict action against the culprits and better security for the journalists.