Overview
- HRCP’s fact-finding cites at least 670 CCD-led operations from January to August 2025 with 924 suspects killed and two police fatalities.
- The report alleges encounter killings have been institutionalised as a policy, eroding rule-of-law safeguards and breaching UN use-of-force standards.
- HRCP says it found no clear evidence of mandatory FIA probes under NCHR supervision or required magisterial inquiries in the cases reviewed.
- Families described a climate of fear, including claims of pressure to conduct immediate burials and warnings against pursuing cases.
- The commission urges a province-wide moratorium, independent oversight, FIA-led investigations, and compensation, as the CCD defends its actions as lawful and the IGP promises added resources.