India, Feb. 13 -- After HT report, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo-motu cognizance on the alleged sexual assault and torture of five minor boys who were held captive for almost 18 hours inside an under-construction building at Nathupur in DLF Phase-III on suspicion of theft.

The NHRC, on the basis of the report published on February 5, issued notice to the Gurugram police commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

"The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about five children, aged between 11 to 14 years, being held captive for 18 hours at an under-construction building in DLF Phase 3 area of Gurugram," its release on Wednesday read.

Reportedly, the contractor ...