BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought for an action taken report from Odisha’s chief secretary and director general of police (DGP) on alleged failure in acting on practice of human sacrifice, sorcery, black magic and witchcraft in the state.
The Commission issued this notice on Friday after hearing a petition filed by human rights activist and lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy. He alleged that the problems arising out of superstitions are continuing in the state due to failure, negligence and inaction of the state government.
Citing a recent case of human sacrifice of a minor boy in Angul district, Tripathy requested the NHRC to ensure justice to the victims and their families with a permanent solution of the heinous practice. He has cited a number of similar cases that occurred recently in the state.
