SHRC cannot probe Ramesh death: respondent

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, AUG. 6. When the National Human Rights Commission is probing the alleged suicide by Mr. Ramesh, a civil contractor of Annanagar here, and his family members last month, the State Human Rights Commission cannot inquire into the same matter. This was submitted on behalf of the respondents when the SHRC took up the matter today.

In his complaint to the SHRC, the former Health Minister, Mr. Arcot N. Veerasamy, said the police had ``intentionally harassed'' the victims.

He prayed to the Commission that it issue suitable directives and take action against the police officials concerned.

The Home Secretary, the Director-General of Police, the City Police Commissioner and the Deputy-Commissioner, Annanagar, have been cited as respondents. A similar petition was sent to the NHRC also.

The court adjourned the case to August 10 after seeking a copy of the petition submitted to the NHRC.

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