February 19, 2016 10:07 PM

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Attack on Kanhaiya inside court appears to be organised and pre-planned: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said the assault on JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar in Patiala House Court complex on Wednesday appears to be organized and pre-planned. <br/><br/>The NHRC said the incident happened due to major security lapse on part of Delhi police and there was serious dereliction of duty. This was revealed in an inquiry report submitted by a NHRC team which visited Tihar Jail after taking suo motu cognizance of media report about the court incident and met Kumar who is facing sedition charges and is currently under judicial custody.<br/><br/>The Commission also said Kanhaiya Kumar did not complain of any physical assault by the police while in custody. However, he was subjected to psychological pressure during interrogation. The report also said the statement which was issued by the police as an appeal on behalf of JNUSU leader was not written by him voluntarily and the content of the statement was dictated by the police.<br/><br/>The Human Rights body added that Tihar Jail has made special arrangements to ensure safety and security of Kumar and he has no complaints against prison officials. In a statement, the Commission said the copy of the NHRC inquiry report has been forwarded to the Delhi Police Commissioner and Director General of Prisons, Tihar Jail seeking their comments by 26th of this month.

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