The NationalHuman Rights Commission(NHRC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Governmentof Madhya Pradeshover stamping of castes on the chests of aspiring constables from the reserved categories in Dharcity.
A statement released by Nhrcread as, "Have taken suo motu cognizance of Media Reportsabout the stamping of castes on the bare chests of aspiring constables from the reserved categories during their medical examination at the Dhardistrict hospital in Madhya Pradesh".
"Reportedly, the caste stamps were used to avoid any kind of confusion among candidates, as height and chest measurement norms are different for constables belonging to general and reserved categories. However, candidates from the general category were not labeled," the release added.
The Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary And Director Generalof Police, Madhya Pradeshcalling for a detailed report in the matter, along with action taken against the delinquent officers, within four weeks.
The Commission has observed that the contents of the Media Reportscarried on the April 30, 2018, if true, indicate discriminatory and derogatory treatment meted out to the candidates, belonging to the reserved categories.
Such despicable act on the part of the authorities cannot be tolerated under any circumstances in a civilised society, as it is tantamount to violation of right to equality and dignity.
Madhya PradeshHome MinisterBhupendra Singhon Monday assured strict action and ordered probe in a case.
The candidates appearing for the post of PoliceConstable were labelled with their respective castes on their chest during medical examinations at a district hospital on April 29.
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