Panchkula, Feb. 1 -- In a case concerning the illegal custody and custodial violence of an 18-year-old boy, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has directed the Haryana director general of police (DGP) to re-examine the penalty imposed on inspector Jagdish Chander, holding that the punishment awarded to sub-inspector (SI) Yadwinder Singh is adequate and does not require reconsideration.

Concurrently, the commission also directed the chief secretary to frame a comprehensive compensation policy at the earliest for victims of human rights violations in police custody to ensure meaningful redressal and prevent recurrence.

The commission has further directed the DGP to submit a detailed report outlining institutional reforms, safeguar...