(a) the number of cases registered/received by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
regarding violation of human rights and police atrocities on prisoners in the jails during each
of the last three years, State-wise;
(b) the action taken by the Government against the accused personnel; and
(c) the remedial steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to check such
atrocities in future?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): A statement indicating the total number of cases of alleged violations of human rights
registered, as well as alleged violation of human rights in jail and by the police during the
years 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-2010 (upto 28.2.2010), State-wise is at Annexure-A.
(b)& (c): “Police†and “Public Order†are State Subjects under the Constitution of India.
It is for the State Governments to take appropriate action in every crime.The Union Government
have been issuing guidelines to the State Governments from time to time advising them to ensure
that adequate steps are taken to check instances of violation of human rights.