New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh alleging custodial assault, torture and other human rights violations against anti-drug activist Mohanjit Singh and his family members by Punjab Police personnel.

According to the complaint, Singh, a resident of Village Sheron in Sunam, Punjab, was protesting against the issue of drug abuse in the state during Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's "Lok Milni" programme by displaying a black flag as a mark of protest. He was later allegedly taken into police custody.

The matter was considered by an NHRC Bench headed by Member Priyank Kanoongo, which directed the Chief Secretary, Director General of Pol...