New Delhi, June 5 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a press release issued by the Press Club of India, New Delhi, highlighting the alleged brutal assault of two journalists by police in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh.

The incident reportedly took place on May 1, 2025, under the supervision of the District Superintendent of Police.

"NHRC, India takes suo motu cognisance of the reported assault of two journalists by police in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh," in a post in X, NHRC stated.

The Commission, noting that the allegations, if true, suggest a grave violation of human rights, has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Madhya Pradesh, calling for a detailed report on ...