NHRC Seeks Report from Bharuch SP Over Tribal Youth’s Suicide, Torture Alleged

Bharuch | Gujarat — The death of a young tribal man in Bharuch has snowballed into a serious human rights concern, with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) stepping in and seeking answers from the district police. Acting on a formal complaint, the Commission has issued a notice to the Superintendent of Police, demanding an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks over the alleged suicide of Kirtan Amritlal Vasava from Kavitha village.

The move follows allegations that the youth was driven to suicide due to repeated harassment, false cases and sustained pressure from officers of the Nabipur police station.

The complaint, filed by Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Sandeep Mangrola, includes what is claimed to be a suicide note written by the deceased, detailing the mental torture he allegedly faced.

Taking cognisance of the seriousness of the charges, the NHRC registered the matter under Case No. 775/6/5/2025 and directed authorities to conduct an official inquiry.

“This is not just one family’s tragedy. It is a question of dignity and justice for the entire tribal community,” Mangrola said. “If police officers are responsible for harassment that pushed a young man to take his life, strict legal action must follow.”

He added that the party would not allow the case to be buried. “Other parties may stop at statements, but we are committed to pursuing justice through legal and democratic means. The guilty must be punished,” he said.

Local residents and tribal leaders have also demanded transparency, saying the incident has shaken confidence in law enforcement.

Sources said the NHRC’s intervention is being viewed as a critical step towards accountability. The Commission’s directive requires the Bharuch police to explain the circumstances surrounding the death and outline measures taken so far.