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🚨 NHRC Takes Cognizance of Alleged Custodial Torture in Amritsar

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, to take action within 4 weeks regarding allegations that a young man was illegally detained and assaulted at Green Avenue Police Post, Punjab.

The complaint was submitted by human rights defender Lenin Raghuvanshi following media reports of the incident.

Custodial violence is a serious violation of human rights and constitutional protections under Articles 21 & 22 of the Indian Constitution. Accountability and justice are essential.

Read more:
https://testimonialhealing.blogspot.com/2026/05/nhrc-directs-punjab-police-to-act-on.html

NHRC Directs Punjab Police to Act on Custodial Torture Complaint in Amritsar From: < [email protected] > Date: Wed, May 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM Subject: Disposed with Directions(DWD) -441/19/1/2026 To: < cp.asr.police@...

🚨 Gasht (गश्त): Campaign of Torture Survivors Against Torture

The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), along with Jan Mitra Nyas, has launched “Gasht (गश्त)” — a survivor-led campaign against torture, custodial violence, and human rights abuses.

For over 30 years, PVCHR has supported torture survivors and marginalized communities through psychosocial counseling, legal aid, rehabilitation, healthcare support, and leadership development.

This initiative aims to empower survivors as voices of justice, dignity, democracy, and non-violence while raising awareness about rights during arrest, custody, and interrogation under the D.K. Basu Guidelines and BNSS 2023.

✊ Key Rights Include:
✔ Right to inform family members
✔ Right to legal assistance
✔ Protection from torture and inhuman treatment
✔ Medical examination during custody
✔ Accountability for custodial violence

📖 Read more:
https://testimonialhealing.blogspot.com/2026/05/gasht-campaign-of-torture-survivors.html

Gasht (गश्त): Campaign of Torture Survivors Against Torture The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), along with Jan Mitra Nyas, has initiated “Gasht (गश्त)” — a survivor-led campaign...

🌿 Shruti Nagvanshi on Dignity, Grassroots Leadership, and Social Justice

Honoured to share that Shruti Nagvanshi has been featured in DeFacto 2026, the annual publication of Hansraj College, University of Delhi. The interview reflects on decades of grassroots work with marginalized communities through Jan Mitra Nyas and People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR).

The conversation highlights dignity, women’s empowerment, Dalit rights, community leadership, hope, and social justice rooted in lived experiences.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/05/shruti-nagvanshi-on-dignity-grassroots.html

https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/05/shruti-nagvanshi-on-dignity-grassroots.html