The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a 58-year-old man's death inside the premises of Bawana police station, Delhi on May 26, 2019.The man was called for questioning regarding his wanted son. While the police claimed that the man himself jumped to death, his family alleged foul play.Citing media reports, the Commission asserted that if found true, it amounts to human rights violations of the victim. Accordingly, it has issued a notice to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks. The Commissioner of Police, Delhi is also expected to submit as to why this custodial death in police custody has not been reported to the Commission as per its guidelines issued on the subject.The Commission has observed that the reported the allegations levelled by the family members appear serious in nature. "It is difficult to believe, as reportedly claimed by police, that a 58-year-old man after questioning went
