What incidents is the Telangana Human Rights Commission investigating?

The commission is investigating alleged police brutality leading to a man's death and harassment by town planning officials resulting in a woman's suicide.

What happened in the Manthani police station case?

A man was allegedly assaulted by a sub-inspector, later attempted suicide, and died during treatment. His family reported intimidation and a hurried cremation.

What are the allegations against Karimnagar town planning officials?

Officials are accused of continuous harassment, threats, and illegal demands that allegedly led a woman to die by suicide.

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Human Rights Panel Probes Police Brutality, Suicide Allegations

14 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Commission investigates alleged police assault leading to victim's suicide attempt.
Inquiry ordered into town planning officials' harassment causing woman's suicide.
Families allege intimidation and hurried cremation in first case.

Human Rights Panel Probes Police Brutality, Suicide Allegations

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has initiated inquiries into two separate, serious human rights violation complaints. The commission is examining allegations of a custodial death, where a man allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted by a police sub-inspector in December 2024.