NHRC discover to Odisha authorities over self-immolation of lady

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) issued a discover to the Odisha authorities over the self-immolation of a 19-year-old lady in Kendrapara district amid allegations of police inaction for almost six months on her grievance about blackmailing by a former male good friend.

The sufferer’s father, who misplaced his little one earlier this month, alleged that her male good friend threatened to submit her obscene pictures and movies on social media. A police grievance was filed by the daddy about six months in the past, however neither a First Information Report was registered nor any motion was taken in opposition to the alleged perpetrator. Rather, a police officer reportedly discouraged him from pursuing the matter and steered blocking the telephone variety of the blackmailer.

Observing that the incident raised severe problems with violation of human rights, the fee issued a discover to the Director General of Police, Odisha, calling for an in depth report inside two weeks, together with the standing of the investigation.

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