NCSC notice to T’gana govt over Dalit woman’s death in police custody

New Delhi, June 24 : Taking strong notice of the death of a Dalit woman in police custody due to alleged torture, National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued notice to the government of Telangana.

NCSC has issued notice to Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police District Bhongir, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police Telangana asking them to submit a detailed report related to the case within seven days with inputs of the facts and information on the action taken on the matter.

NCSC Chairman Vijay Sampla cautioned the officers that if action taken report is not received within the stipulated time, the Commission would exercise the powers of the civil courts conferred on it under Article 338 of the Constitution of India and issue summons for personal appearance before the commission in Delhi."As Chairman I am duty-bound to secure the rights of Scheduled Castes and ensure that they get justice in all respects," concluded Sampla.

As per the information available with NCSC, the Dalit woman, Mariamma, used to cook in a house.She was arrested along with her son Uday Kiran on the complaint of theft filed by the owner.

It is alleged that the woman later died in Addagudur police station lock-up of in Bhongir district due to alleged police torture.It is reported that Mariamma was beaten up for four days in the presence of her daughter.

It is learnt that the police torture continued in spite of Mariammas daughters request not to beat her mother.