NHRC issues notice on allegations against Punjab CM’s wife for asking for money to suppress a rape case

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The Commission will take further action on the basis of the Action Taken Report. Photo credit: X/NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sought ₹5 crore to suppress a rape case. The complaint states that these allegations were made by former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh.

The NHRC Bench headed by Priyank Kanoongo has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab, to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks.

The Commission has also forwarded the matter to the Women Safety Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The Commission will take further action on the basis of the Action Taken Report.

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