New Delhi, July 25 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the alleged suicide of a man in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly following alleged police torture linked to a bribery demand.

According to reports dated July 16, the man was summoned to a police station a day earlier in connection with a complaint filed by his wife.

Accompanied by his father, he sought to resolve the matter amicably, but was allegedly subjected to physical abuse and pressured to pay a bribe by police personnel.

The NHRC, expressing serious concern, stated that if the allegations are confirmed, the incident would constitute a grave human rights violation.

A notice has been issued to ...