India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India led by Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian today concluded its two-day Gujarat Open Hearing and Camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Chairperson and Members, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani heard 129 alleged cases of human rights violations, including bonded labour, in the State. The complainants, victims and concerned officers of the State government were present.
On the first day, the Commission, after hearing the concerned parties in 45 cases, closed 27 cases. Proof of payment of compensation was submitted in many cases, amounting to Rs. 3.5 crore.
Various cases of serious huma...