The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has sought reports into the killing of three persons from Assam in East Garo Hills district and ostracizing of a woman on suspicion of practising witchcraft in West Jaintia Hills district.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the MHRC informed that it has taken suo motu cognizance pertaining to media reports on charred remains of three Assam residents being discovered in East Garo Hills district.
The Commission has issued a notice to the DGP to submit an action taken report (ATR), a detailed report within one month from the date of receipt of the order.
The MHRC also informed that the MHRC has sought a report from the government pertaining to a media report relating to a woman being ostracised from Lumlakhait village on suspicion of practising witchcraft.
The commission has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Meghalaya, to submit a detailed report within 15 days.
