NHRC issues notice to Punjab government over assault of a journalist by two police officers

The Nationwide Human Rights Fee (NHRC) on Monday (August 18, 2025) issued a discover to the Punjab authorities over the assault of a journalist by two cops within the Batala space of Gurdaspur district.

In a video seize of the incident that occurred on August 1, the sufferer may very well be seen mendacity immobile because the police personnel walked away after assaulting him.

The accused cops had been deployed to Batala for safety responsibility. The journalist reportedly requested questions in reference to their presence on the spot, which enraged them, resulting in his assault.

Observing that the matter raises severe problems with violation of human rights, the Fee issued a discover to the State Director Normal of Police calling for an in depth report on the matter inside two weeks. The report is anticipated to incorporate the standing of the investigation and the well being of the sufferer journalist.