BPSC aspirant slapping case: NHRC directs Bihar CS to ‘take appropriate action’
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BPSC aspirant slapping case: NHRC directs Bihar CS to ‘take appropriate action’

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: The national human rights commission on Friday directed the Bihar chief secretary to “take appropriate action” against the district magistrate of Patna in Bihar, Chandrashekhar Singh, who was caught on camera slapping a Bihar Public Service Commission aspirant on December 13. District magistrate of Patna in Bihar was caught on camera slapping a Bihar Public Service Commission aspirant on December 13 The NHRC deemed Singh’s actions “not justified at all” during its proceedings while referencing the widely circulated video. Supreme Court advocate Vivek Kumar filed a complaint with the NHRC against Singh, alleging that the incident caused distress among citizens, particularly aspirants, who were peacefully protesting to highlight their grievances. The complaint said, “The use of physical force by a high-ranking official against peaceful protesters is a grave violation of human rights and the principles of justice and fairness.” Kumar requested the Commission’s intervention to take swift and fair action to uphold the fundamental rights of citizens.

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