Hyderabad, July 31 -- The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto cognisance of a 70-year-old man being swept away in a stormwater drain in Hyderabad's Miyapur.

The commission registered a case based on news reports and directed government departments and civic agencies to submit detailed reports on the circumstances leading to the incident.

It has also asked for information on safety measures in place, rescue efforts and steps taken to prevent similar incidents.

The commission has sought responses from Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), and the state disaster response and fire services.

Background

A 70-year-old man identified as Balayya, a resident of Prem ...