Shillong, Jan 30: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has recommended payment of compensation of Rs 50,000 each to 15 complainants for violation of human rights in connection with the Rimpu bagan case.
In a statement issued on Friday, Secretary Lich Merak said that the MHRC registered 30 cases relating to complaints of human rights violations during the operation and detention of persons by the Police from Rimpu Bagan, Tura, West Garo Hills District on July 22, 2022. Out of the 30 cases registered, 15 cases were withdrawn by the complainants.
“The enquiry was conducted by the commission for the remaining 15 cases and after hearing the evidences from both the parties, the commission has passed the final order on January 29 addressed to the Principal Secretary, Home (Police) with a recommendation for payment of compensation of Rs 50,000 each to the complainants as per Section 18 (e) of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993.
