India, Aug. 5 -- The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged physical punishment meted out to motorcyclists by Kalepadal police during an anti-noise drive. The incident took place on August 2.

The Commission observed that videos circulating on social media prima facie indicated that Pune police were continuing the "Singhamgiri" culture, displaying "total disregard for the rule of law".

In an order passed by a full bench comprising chairperson Justice AM Badar, Member Justice Swapna Joshi and Member Sanjay Kumar, the MSHRC directed the registration of a suo motu complaint and issued notices to the Maharashtra Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Pune Police Commissioner...