NHRC, India takes <i>suo motu</i> cognizance of reported burn injuries to a woman after people allegedly poured boiling water on her, branding her a witch in Bhojpur village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding an incident in Bhojpur village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, where a woman suffered 40% burn injuries after being attacked and having boiling water poured on her after being branded a witch. Observing that the contents raise serious human rights violations, the Commission has issued notices to the Garhwa District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police. It requested a detailed report within two weeks, including the victim's health status and any compensation paid.