The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, announced on 16 October 2026 that it has taken notice of a media report regarding the assault and inhuman treatment of a married woman in Surendranagar district, Gujarat. The NHRC has ordered the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Surendranagar to provide a detailed report on the incident. This report must include the health status of the victim and any compensation paid to her. The officials must submit this information within two weeks.
Key points
- Deadline: District Magistrate and SP Surendranagar must submit a report within two weeks
- Report must include victim's health status and compensation details
- Case involves reported assault and forced rape of a woman in Gujarat
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-16, dated 16 October 2026.
- Within two weeks submission of detailed report by District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police
- media report of the incident
Who it affects
- District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police