AMN / NEW DELHI
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today issued a notice to Madhya Pradesh government over stamping of castes on the bare chests of aspiring constables from the reserved categories.
Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the Commission has sought detailed reports along with action taken against the delinquent officers, from state Chief Secretary and Director General of Police within four weeks.
The NHRC has observed that the contents of the media reports if true, indicate discriminatory and derogatory treatment meted out to the candidates, belonging to the reserved categories.
Reportedly, aspiring constables from the reserved categories were stamped castes on their bare chests during a medical examination at the Dhar district hospital in Madhya Pradesh. However, candidates from the general category were not labelled.