New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Karnataka government and the state's police chief regarding reports of the abduction, rape, and murder of a minor girl, as well as the death of the accused in a "police encounter" in Hubballi.
The NHRC has requested a detailed report within four weeks, including the "post-mortem examination" and "magisterial inquiry reports" of both deceased individuals, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement.
The NHRC has taken "suo motu cognisance of a media report about the abduction, rape and murder of a minor girl and the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi, Karnataka.
Reportedly, the incident happened on April 14", it said.
The commission noted that if the reports are accurate, they point to a "serious violation of the human rights of the victim minor girl and the arrested suspected perpetrator, killed in an alleged encounter".
According to the media, protests erupted outside the Ashok Nagar police station after the girl's body was discovered, demanding the arrest of the accused.
"Reportedly, he was nabbed by the police within hours of the incident and was being taken for questioning when he tried to attack them, resulting in gunshot injuries to him, leading to his death," it added.
The NHRC has emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into the matter.
(inputs from PTI)