The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated suo motu action following a media report about a woman from Manipur who was physically assaulted after she confronted a group of boys regarding lewd and racial abuse in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on March 8. The NHRC noted that, if the allegations in the report are accurate, they represent a significant violation of the victim’s human rights. Consequently, the Commission has mandated the Delhi Police Commissioner to provide a comprehensive report within two weeks, detailing the victim’s health status and the ongoing investigation. The incident was reported on March 10, stating that the assault occurred while the victim was photographing herself with a friend in a park.
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