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PolityPIB8 May 2026
NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Death of Two Sanitation Workers in Faridabad Sewer Without Protective Gear
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📌 Summary:
- NHRC India took suo motu cognizance: two sanitation workers died cleaning sewer at Puri Pranam Society, Greater Faridabad, Haryana (May 2, 2026)
- Workers entered manhole without protective gear or gas masks, on directions of the Estate Manager of the building
- NHRC: media report, if true, raises serious issue of human rights violation
- Notices issued to: Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad; Commissioner of Police, Faridabad
- Two-week deadline for detailed report on investigation status and compensation paid to next of kin
📚 Prelims Fact:
- NHRC = National Human Rights Commission; established under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; has suo motu cognizance powers
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