The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, announced on 29 October 2026 that it has taken notice of reports that police in Kolkata, West Bengal, paraded three people in a semi-nude condition. The Commission stated that these reports, if true, indicate serious human rights violations. Consequently, the NHRC has ordered the Kolkata Police Commissioner to provide a detailed report on the incident. This report must be submitted within two weeks.
Key points
- NHRC took notice of reports that police paraded 3 people semi-nude in Kolkata
- Kolkata Police Commissioner must submit a detailed report within two weeks
- The incident reportedly involved people being made to walk shirtless and barefoot for over 100 metres
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-29, dated 29 October 2026.
- Within two weeks submission of detailed report by Kolkata Police Commissioner
- media report carried
Who it affects
- Kolkata Police Commissioner