New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI) Taking suo motu cognizance of deaths in Delhi and adjoining areas due flooding-related issues, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday asked the relevant authorities to submit details of action taken.
It has issued notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Police Commissioner, District Magistrate and the Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, Haryana, and the District Magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, calling for detailed reports in the incidents within four weeks.
The reports are expected to include the status of the FIR registered, action taken against the responsible officials and the status of compensation if any, paid to the next of kin of the deceased persons, the NHRC said.