NHRC issues notice to Kerala government over ‘rise’ in suicide cases among tribals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC issues notice to Kerala government over ‘rise’ in suicide cases among tribals

Hindustan Times  

The NHRC on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of media reports about the “increase in suicides” among tribal people settled in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala with about 23 deaths reported in 2024 itself. The commission has issued a notice to the chief secretary and director general of police, Kerala calling for a detailed report on the matter within the next two weeks “The commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, indicate a serious issue relating to the right to life and the social, economic and cultural rights of the persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes residing in the particular region in Kerala,” NHCR said in its statement. It further said: “Suicides by young people belonging to a vulnerable section of society is indeed an issue relating to violation of human rights which requires immediate attention of the government agencies. The state is duty-bound to ensure the safety and security of every citizen under its jurisdiction.” The commission has issued a notice to the chief secretary and director general of police, Kerala calling for a detailed report on the matter within the next two weeks.

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India Today  

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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News 18  

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India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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Live Law  

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NHRC notice to Tamil Nadu on growing number of farmer deaths
8 years, 2 months ago

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Live Mint  

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8 years, 5 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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8 years, 6 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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9 years, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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11 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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12 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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