NHRC probes Kolkata police parading three semi-nude men for 100 metres

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging that police in Kolkata paraded three individuals in a semi-nude condition, and has issued a notice to the Kolkata Police Commissioner to submit a detailed report within two weeks.

Who it concerns: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Kolkata Police Commissioner, and the three individuals reported to have been paraded (the girl’s father, her maternal uncle, and his friend).

What the Commission said or ordered

• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of the incident based on a media report dated 28th October 2026.
• NHRC observed that the reported actions raise serious issues of human rights violations if true.
• NHRC issued a notice to the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
• The Kolkata Police Commissioner is directed to provide a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

Also in the document

• The media report states the three persons were made to walk shirtless and barefoot for over 100 metres with ropes tied around their waists.
• The report claims the parading was purportedly for the reconstruction of a crime scene.
• The report mentions that prior to the police action, the individuals were reportedly beaten and humiliated by the family of a minor girl.