New Delhi, May 28 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding an alleged custodial death in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, on May 21.

The individual was reportedly detained for interrogation in connection with a cybercrime and was allegedly subjected to torture, resulting in death.

In response, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP), Jharkhand, demanding a detailed report within six weeks, including inquest findings, post-mortem details, and the magisterial inquiry's conclusions.

The Commission also criticized local authorities for failing to report the death within 24 hours, as mandated by its guidelines, and has sought an explan...