The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought details of investigation from the district Collector and the Superintendent of Police, Baleswar, after it received a report from the Secretary, Energy, on the electrocution death and injury during Rath Yatra in Baleswar district.
Acting on a petition filed by rights activist and lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the order.
Pursuant to a direction of the NHRC, a report dated August 22, 2022 was received from the Special Secretary, Energy Department, Odisha. As per same, the incident happened due to utter carelessness and negligence of the local Rath Yatra Committee. It was also stated that an FIR has been lodged by the father of the deceased. However, the district Collector and SP are yet to file their reports in the case.
