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NHRC Seeks Report From Assam DGP After Alleged Assault on Journalist in Lumding

The rights panel set a two-week deadline for a detailed account citing serious human rights concerns.

Overview

  • The commission took suo motu cognisance of a September 9 news-portal account describing a September 7 late-night attack near the Lumding Railway Institute.
  • The journalist was reportedly rescued by police and taken to a hospital for treatment.
  • A notice was issued on September 14 to the Assam director general of police requesting a detailed report.
  • The Lumding Press Club and local residents condemned the incident and called for stronger protections for media workers.
  • The injured reporter expressed safety concerns and urged registration of a case, with no arrests or charges detailed in public reports.