NHRC issues notice to U.P. DGP, Home Secretary over alleged police excess during Meerut protest
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh officials regarding allegations of police brutality during a protest in Meerut. The demonstration was held to demand justice for the murder of a 20-year-old student, with complainants alleging custodial torture and excessive force.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday (July 10, 2026) issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) and the State Home Secretary over allegations that police used excessive force against protesters during a demonstration in Meerut held on July 8 demanding justice in the murder case of a Dalit woman.
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