Dhaka, Aug. 29 -- Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has called for an independent mechanism to investigate allegations of enforced disappearances, saying agencies accused of such violations should not be allowed to investigate the cases themselves.

The rights organisation made the demand at a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club on Saturday, ahead of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, which will be observed on Sunday.

HRSS said investigations into allegations against law enforcement agencies should be conducted by an independent investigative body, an independent National Human Rights Commission or a specialised authority.

It also urged the government to reconsider provisions in the proposed Enforced Disa...