Investigation Ordered into Police Inaction on Quarry Mafia Attack in Kerala
SHRC orders probe into police inaction over alleged quarry mafia attack
The Hindu
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The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in India has initiated an investigation into police inaction regarding an attack by the quarry mafia on activist Jijo Varghese near Perinthalmanna, Kerala. The inquiry is to be conducted by the District Police Chief, with a report due in 15 days.
- 01SHRC has ordered an investigation into police inaction.
- 02The case involves an attack by the quarry mafia on an activist.
- 03The incident occurred on April 23, 2026.
- 04The District Police Chief must submit a report within 15 days.
- 05The Commission will review the case at its next meeting in Tirur.
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The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has taken action following allegations of police inaction regarding an attack by the quarry mafia on Jijo Varghese, an activist with the Centre for Protection of Social Justice. The incident occurred on April 23, 2026, near Perinthalmanna, Kerala, while Varghese was riding his motorcycle. The SHRC's judicial member, K. Baijunath, has directed the District Police Chief to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The Commission plans to review the findings at its next sitting in Tirur. This investigation highlights concerns over the safety of activists opposing illegal quarrying activities in the region.
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The investigation could lead to increased accountability for law enforcement in protecting activists and addressing illegal quarrying activities.
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