Human Rights Watch demands probe into custodial deaths of woman, minor girl in Lahore

Aug 13, 2026

Human Rights Watch has demanded an independent probe into the custodial deaths of two females, aged 17 and 22, in Lahore. Criticising delayed autopsies...

Delhi Police refutes custodial torture allegations after man's death; vigilance probe underway

Jul 18, 2026

According to the Police, three persons, including the deceased's brother, were found in an intoxicated state in the Mehrauli area on July 14.

Maharashtra HRC summons DGP over complaint on custodial torture of Pragya Thakur

Feb 24, 2021

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 : Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has summoned State DGP over allegations made by Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Singh...

Protests in Balochistan over alleged torture of BYC leaders in custody

Apr 26, 2025

Protests erupted across Balochistan and Karachi after allegations surfaced of torture against Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders in custody, with demonstrators demanding an end...

UN chief urges China to follow Xinjiang report recommendations

Sep 01, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], September 2 : United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres urged China to follow the recommendations of a UN report that found credible allegations...

Tihar Jail prisoner allegedly tortured; Delhi Court seeks report

Sep 01, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 2 : The Tees Hazari Court has recently called for a report from the superintendent of Tihar Jail over the...