The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) , taking suo moto cognisance of media reports, has asked the state government to institute an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the death and injury of 12 persons in police encounters over the past two months.
AHRC member Naba Kamal Bora , in an order noted that news reports have pointed out all the accused were unarmed and in handcuffs during the police firing.
He also stated that firing upon an accused when in police custody or during a chase should not be made a trend.
The commission has asked the principal secretary to submit the probe report by August 17.
An order stating out the facts and circumstances leading to the death and injuries of 12 accused were made available to the reporters on Tuesday.
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