Today, On 23rd June, The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal gang-rape of a 20-year-old girl in Gopalpur, Odisha, saying the incident may “raise a serious issue of violation of human rights,” and issued notices.
The Orissa High Court directed that all police stations and out-posts must be fully equipped with CCTV cameras by March 31. Additionally, the court emphasized the strict acceptance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arrest of armed forces personnel by the police. These measures aim to enhance accountability and ensure proper protocol in law enforcement practices.
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The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
