National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has issued a notice to the government of Assam over allegations of harassment of the people in the name of verification of their nationality. <br/><br/>Taking suo motu cognizance of a media report, the commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the state. <br/><br/>The media report said, due to the illegal immigration from Bangladesh to Assam, the people belonging to Bengali origin are under scanner for years together and the Assam Government has set up Foreigners' Tribunals to deal with the doubtful cases. <br/><br/>The NHRC said that in the name of verification, the poor people are being subjected to harassment and humiliation which is a matter of concern for the Commission.
News On AIR | November 15, 2017 8:13 PM
NHRC notice to Assam over allegations of harassment of people