'Indicates Towards Lawlessness': NHRC Notice To Telangana Govt Over Alleged Honour Killing Of A Dalit Man For Interfaith Marriage

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday took suo moto cognizance of media reports regarding alleged honour killing of a 25 years old man at Saroornagar in Hyderabad.

Taking note of the gruesome incident that happened in broad daylight, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Telangana calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks.

The Chief Secretary has been asked to submit report whether the State government has any policy to prevent such incidents of honour killing in cases of inter caste/inter religion marriage.

Further, the DGP has been asked to inform the present status of the investigation in the case, steps taken to safeguard the wife of the victim and his family members along with any relief granted by the State Government to them. The Commission has also sought to know whether there were any lapses on the part of the police authorities in this case and if so, what action has been taken against the guilty.

The man was allegedly killed by his wife's brother and another person on 4th May, 2022. It is reported that the girl's side of the family was opposed to her inter-faith relationship and marriage with him. When the couple was travelling on a motorbike, the accused are said to have attacked the deceased with an iron rod before stabbing him with a knife. The man is reported to have died on spot.

Both accused person are under arrest and will be tried by a Fast Track Court.