The NHRC on Saturday (September 13, 2025) said it has issued a notice to the Assam police chief over reports that a media person was allegedly assaulted and grievously injured by a group of anti-social elements near Lumding Railway Institute earlier this month.
The Lumding Press Club as well as local citizens condemned the alleged incident, demanding strict action against the culprits and better security for journalists, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said.
NHRC issues notice to Assam Govt. over detention of journalist
In a statement, the rights panel said the NHRC has "taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a media person was assaulted and grievously injured by a group of some anti-social elements near Lumding Railway Institute in Assam on September 7".
Reportedly, he was rescued by the police and taken to the hospital for treatment, it said.
