NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported assault and inhuman treatment of a woman by her husband and family members enraged by her living with another man in Surendranagar district, Gujarat

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding the assault and inhuman treatment of a married woman by her husband and family members in Surendranagar district, Gujarat. The woman, who was living with another man, was reportedly beaten, tied to a tree, and subjected to forced acts after being brought back under the guise of a purification ritual. Observing that the contents raise serious human rights violations, the NHRC issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Surendranagar, requesting a detailed report within two weeks, including the victim's health status and any compensation paid.