(a) whether the National Human Rights Commission and Central Investigation Department have submitted their investigation reports on the alleged massacre in Midnapore district of West Bengal;
(b) if so, the findings thereof;
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon; and
(d) if not, the time by which these reports are likely to be submitted?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a)to(d): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint dated 26.12.2000 alongwith other complaints alleging violation of human rights of innocent villagers in the Midnapore district of West Bengal. As per the provisions contained in Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHR Act), the Commission shall, after inquiry, send its recommendations to the concerned Government or authority and it is for that Government to take action on the same. The NHRC has not submitted its report so far. Central Bureau of Investigation has not conducted any investigation into the incident.