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NHRC notice to U.P. govt on endorsement to encounters

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Says it may result in extrajudicial killings The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over its reported endorsement of encounter killings by police to improve law and order. Media reports Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, the NHRC asked the U.P. Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report within six weeks. As per a media report on October 5, official statistics showed that 19 alleged criminals were killed and 89 injured in 433 encounters since March, when the BJP government cam e to power. One police officer was killed and 98 policemen were injured in them as well. A September 16 media report said 15 people had died in encounters since the Yogi Adityananth government was formed. The U.P. government had reportedly said the encount ers were an achievement and proof of the improving law and order, as per the NHRC statement. Mr. Adityanath was quoted by a media report on November 19 saying criminals would be jailed or killed in encounters. The NHRC said it had received information abou t 22 encounter deaths so far this year from the U.P. police. “Even if the law and order situation is grave, the State cannot resort to such mechanism, which may result in the extra -judicial killings of the alleged criminals,” the NHRC statement read. ‘Atmosphere of fear’ The NHRC said the reported statement of the Chief Minister was “tantamount to giving police and other State governed forces a free hand” in dealing with criminals. This, the NHRC observed, could lead to the abuse of power. “It is not good f or a civilised society to develop an atmosphere of fear, emerging out of certain policies adopted by the State, which may result in violation of their right to life and equality before law,” the NHRC observed.

The Times of India city

NHRC notice to UP over encounters

TNN | Nov 23, 2017, 07:39 IST

LUCKNOW: Taking cognizance of media reports mentioning chief minister Aditya Nath Yogi 's endorsement of killings in encounters, national human rights commission (NHRC) issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday. Summoning a detailed report on police encounters, NHRC has asked UP chief secretary to submit a reply within six weeks.

Since the BJP government took over in UP, at least 22 listed criminals have been gunned down, with majority of ambushes being reported in Meerut police zone. More than 550 encounters have taken place in UP in which at least 140 criminals have been injured. Almost an equal number of policemen also sustained gunshot injuries in the operations.

BJP promised fear-free society

CM Yogi had been endorsing encounters publicly and minced no words when it came to supporting the police department. "We will counter bullets with bullets," Yogi had stated earlier, paving the way for men in uniform to take on criminals aggressively.

Promising a fear-free society in its manifesto, BJP leaders, including CM, had made it clear that criminals will be put in jail or killed in encounters.

However, the commission seemed to have taken an adverse view on the issue. "The state government has, reportedly, described the encounters as an achievement and a proof of improvement in the law and order situation," observed NHRC.

NHRC observed that even if law and order situation is grave, state cannot resort to extra judicial killings. The notice reads, "The reported statement of chief minister tantamount to giving police a free hand to deal with criminals at their will and, possibly, it may result into abuse of power by the public servants".

Meanwhile, soon after the government machinery learnt about the notice, DGP Sulkhan Singh summoned a meeting on Wednesday evening to chalk out the department's strategy.

Spokesperson of UP police, additional SP, Rahul Srivastava said that an inquiry report was sent to NHRC whenever a criminal was gunned down.

NHRC asks Yogi govt - Are you endorsing encounters?

Nov 23, 2017

NEW DELHI: Citing a statement by the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath three days ago that "criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters", the National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the UP Chief Secretary call ing for a detailed report in the matter. "NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports about the Government of Uttar Pradesh, allegedly, endorsing killings in encounters by polic ice seeking improvement in law and order situation in the State," the human rights body said in a statement on Wednesday.

"It has observed that even if the law and order situation is grave, the State cannot resort to such mechanism, which may resul t in the extra judicial killings of the alleged criminals. The reported statement of the Chief Minister tantamount to giving police and other State governed forces, a free hand to deal with the criminals at their will and, possibly, it may result into abuse of power by the public servants.

It is not good for a civilized society to develop an atmosphere of fear, emerging out of certain policies adopted by the State, which may result into violation of their right to life and equali ty before law," the NHRC statement. The Chief Secretary of UP has been asked to submit a detailed report within 6 weeks.

The NHRC said that as per official statistics, as reported on the 5th October, 2017, 433 encounters had occurred over a period of six months starting from March, 2017 when the present government in UP came into existence. "A total 19 alleged criminals were killed in these encounters and 89 injured. Apart from this, 98 officials were also injured and one died.

Anot her news story of the 16th September, 2017 says that 15 persons had been killed in encounters since the new government came to power in Uttar Pradesh. The State government has, reportedly, described the encounters as an achievement and a proof of improvement in the law and order situation. The Chief Minister was quoted, in a newspaper on the 19th November, 2017, saying tha t 'Criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters'.

19 Encounter Killings In 6 Months: National Human Rights Commission Sends Notice To UP Govt

22 November, 2017

The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking a detailed report on allegations that it "endorsed" killings in encounters by police.

The Natio nal Human Rights Commission observed that even if the law and order situation is grave, the state cannot resort to such a mechanism, which may result in "extra judicial killings" of alleged criminals .

The Commission has issued the notice to the UP chief s ecretary and sought a detailed report within six weeks .

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about the government of Uttar Pradesh allegedly endorsing killings in encounters by police, seeking improvement in the law and order situation in the state," it said in a statement .

According to official statistics, as reported on October 5, "433 such encounters had occurred over a period of 6 months starting from March 2017 when the present government came into existence. 19 alleged criminals were killed in these encounters and 89 injured", it said.

"Apart from this, 98 officials were also injured and one died. Another news story of September 16 says 15 people had been killed in encounters since the new government came to power in Uttar Prades h," the NHRC claimed, citing the report .

The state government has reportedly described the encounters an "achievement and a proof of improvement in the law and order situation. The chief minister was quoted by a newspaper on November 19 as saying 'crimina ls will be jailed or killed in encounters'," it added.

The reported statement of the chief minister tantamount to giving police and other state-governed forces a "free hand" to deal with criminals at their will and possibly, it may result into "abuse of p ower" by public servants, the NHRC said .

The Commission noted that it also received intimation about "22 encounter deaths from the state police in 2017 till date, as per its standing guidelines".

NHRC ISSUES NOTICE T O CHIEF SECRETARY RAJEEV KUMAR

Thursday, 23 November 201 7 | PNS | Lucknow | in Lucknow

Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports about the spate in killing of criminals in alleged encounters and the state government stand of improving law and order, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar calling for a detailed report in this regard within six weeks.

A NHRC communiqué mentioned that as per official statistics on October 5, 2017, a total of 433 such encounters occurred over a period of six months starting from March, 2017 when the present government came into existence.

A total 19 alleged criminals were killed in these encounters and 89 were injured. Besides, 98 officials were also injured and one lost his life.

Anothe r news story of September 16, 2017 said that 15 persons had been killed in encounters since the new government came to power in Uttar Pradesh. The state government reportedly described these encounters as an achievement and a proof of improving law and order.

The Chief Minister was quoted in a newspaper on November 19, 2017, saying that ‘criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters’.

The Commission noted that it has also received intimation about 22 encounter deaths from the UP Police brass till date, as per its standing guidelines. It observed that even if law and order situation was grave, the state could not resort to such a mechanism, which may result in extra judicial killings of alleged criminals.

The reported statement of Chief Minister tantamou nts to giving police and other state-governed forces, a free hand to deal with the criminals at their will and possibly, it may result into abuse of power by public servants, the communique said.

The NHRC while issuing the notice to the UP government said that it was not good for a civilized society to develop an atmosphere of fear, emerging out of certain policies adopted by the state, which may result into violation of their right to life and equality before law.

The Quint

Yogi Govt Served NHRC Notice for “Endorsing” Encounter Killings

23 rd November, 2017

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, seeking a detailed report on allegations that it "endorsed" killings in encounters by the police, seeking improvement in the law and order situation in the state.

The National Human Rights Commission observed that even if the law and order situation is grave, the state cannot resort to such a mechanism, which may result in “extra judicial killings” of alleged criminals.

The commission has issued the notice to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and sought a detailed report within six weeks.

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about the government of Uttar Pradesh allegedly endorsing killings in encounters by the police, seeking improvement in the law and order situation in the state.

“The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about the government of Uttar Pradesh allegedly endorsing killings in encounters by police, seeking improvement in the law and order situation in the state,” It said.

According to official statistics, as reported on October 5, “433 such encounters had occurred over a period of six months starting from March 2017 when the present government came into existence. Nineteen alleged criminals were killed in these encounters and 89 injured,” it said.

"Apart from this, 98 officials were also injured and one died. Another news story of 16 September says 15 people had been killed in encounters since the new government came to power in Uttar Pradesh," the NHRC claimed, citing the report.

The state government has reportedly described the encounters as an “achievement and proof of improvement in the law and order situation. The Chief Minister was quoted by a newspaper on November 19 as saying ‘criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters,’” the NHRC added.

The reported statement of the Chief Minister tantamount to giving police and other state-governed forces a "free hand" to deal with criminals at their will and possibly, it may result into "abuse of power" by public servants, the NHRC said.

The commission noted that it also received intimation about "22 encounter deaths from the state police in 2017 till date, as per its standing guidelines."

NHRC notice to UP over alleged encounter killings

Press Trust of India | New Delh i Last Updated at Novem ber 22, 2017 18:40 IS T

The NHRC has issued a notice to to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking a detailed report on allegations that it "endorsed" killings in encounters by police, seeking improvement in the law and order situation in the state.

The National Human Rights Commission observed that even if the law and order sit uation is grave, the state cannot resort to such a mechanism, which may result in "extra judicial killings" of alleged criminals.

The Commission has issued the notice to the UP chief secretary and sought a detailed report within six weeks.

The state government has reportedly described the encounters an "achievement and a proof of improvement in the law and order situation. The chief minister was quoted by a newspaper on November 19 as saying 'criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters'," it added.

The reported statement of the chief minister tantamount to giving police a nd other state-governed forces a "free hand" to deal with criminals at their will and possibly, it may result into "abuse of power" by public servants, the NHRC said.

Th e Commission noted that it also received intimation about "22 encounter deaths from the state police in 2017 till date, as per its standing guidelines" .

Yogi Adityanath government gets NHRC not ice over encounter killings

23rd November 2017 08:09 A M

LUCK NOW: The open endorsement of encounter killings by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has caught the attention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The human rights watchdog on Wednesday shot off a notice to the Yogi government asking it to come clear within six weeks on the recent police encounters in the state. A copy of the notice, seeking a detailed report from the government, has been marked to state chief secretary Rajive Kumar. “The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media rep orts about the Government of Uttar Pradesh, allegedly, endorsing killings in encounters by police seeking improvement in law and order situation in the state,” the human rights body said.“The reported statement of the Chief Minister tantamounts to giving police department a free hand to deal with the criminals at their will and, possibly, it may result in abuse of power by the public servants,” it stated . The commission underlined the fact that the state government had reportedly described the encounters as an achievement and an evidence of improvement in the law and order situation.While campaigning for the municipal election, the CM had last week made such claims while warning that criminals in the state would “either be sent to jail or killed in police encounters”. About 22 listed criminals have been gunned down since the BJP came to power in the state on March 18. Following the NHRC notice, state DGP Sulkhn Singh called a meeting with the top brass of his department on Wednesday evening to deliberate on the possible reply. Additional SP and police spokesman Rahul Srivastava claimed that the NHRC was duly informed about the killings whenever a criminal was gunned down. He also stated that all the details would be shared with the NHRC “after receiving a co py of the notice on Thursday”. He maintained that the encounters took place only in cases where criminals refused to surrender and opened fire on police teams. The figure of 430 encounters, given out by the police authorities in September when the governme nt had completed six months in office, has now gone up to 550. Western UP has seen the highest number of ambushes, with Meerut zone topping the list. Recent encounters October 3: Gangster Sumit Gurjar, 25, wanted in cases of murder and robbery, killed by G retaer Noida police

September 26: Mansur, carrying a reward of `25,000 on his head, killed in police encounter in Meerut September 17: Janu of Baghpat killed in police action in Khatauli area of Muzaffarnagar district September 14: Ramji Pasi killed in Azamgarh encounter September 1: Sunil Sharma, who murdered councillor Pappu Pandey, killed in Lucknow August 17: Nitin Babua killed by Muzaffarnagar police

NHRC Notice To Uttar Pradesh Government On Encounters

November 22 , 2017

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports of Uttar Pradesh government’s endorsement of killings in police encounters, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued a notice to the state’s chief secretary, seeking a detailed report withi n 6 weeks .

Citing media reports, NHRC pointed out that 433 encounters had taken place since March this year after the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in the state .

The Commission’s Press release reads According to the official statistics, as reported on the 5th October, 2017, 433 such encounters had occurred over a period of six months starting from March, 2017 when the present government came into existence. A total 19 alleged criminals were killed in these encounters and 89 injured. Apart from this, 98 officials were also injured and one died. Another news story of the 16th September, 2017 says that 15 persons had been killed in encounters since the new government came to power in Uttar Pradesh. The State government has, reportedly, described the encounters as an achievement and a proof of improvement in the law and order situation. The Chief Minister was quoted, in a newspaper on the 19th November, 2017, saying that "Criminals will be jailed or killed in encounters".

The Commission has noted that it has also received intimation about 22 encounter deaths from the State police authorities in the year 2017 till date, as per its standing guidelines. It has observed that even if the law and order situation is grave, the State cannot resort to such mecha nism, which may result in the extra judicial killings of the alleged criminals. The reported statement of the Chief Minister tantamount to giving police and other State governed forces, a free hand to deal with the criminals at their will and, possibly, it may result into abuse of power by the public servants. It is not good for a civilized society to develop an atmosphere of fear, emerging out of certain policies adopted by the State, which may result into violation of their right to life and equality before law.

NHRC observed that even if the law and order situation is grave, the State cannot resort to such mechanism, which may result in the extra judicial killings of the alleged criminals. It is not good for a civilized society to develop an atmosphere of fear, e merging out of certain policies adopted by the State, which may result into violation of their right to life and equality before law.