New Delhi, April 14 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took cognisance of the alleged mismanagement of the Bhopal 'Rubat' (Waqf properties) located in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia.

The authorities are also directed to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks for the Commission's perusal.

The Commission has issued formal notices to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Government of Madhya Pradesh regarding the alleged violation of the rights of pilgrims.

According to the NHRC, the complainant alleges that Mutawalli Saba Ali Khan Pataudi and local associate Sikandar Hafeez have committed gross negligence and financial irregularities in ...