Hyderabad, Sept. 10 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday, September 9, directed the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) to submit a report on the action taken over the unsubstantiated claims against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Harish Rao performing occult rituals to cause drought in Telangana.

The complaint was filed by a Telangana High Court advocate, Karupothula Revanth, alleging that since July 31, persons holding high public offices, including the chief minister and a government whip, have repeatedly made public allegations against Harish Rao without providing any temple records, priest statements, receipts or other evidence to support the claims.

He further stated that complaints had been filed...