Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought detailed reports from the Governments of two States - West Bengal and Odisha - in curbing the incidents of acid attack in their respective states.

The Commission asked the Chief Secretaries of the two states to submit their reports within six weeks from the receipt of the order.

While hearing a petition filed by human rights activist and advocate Radhakanta Tripathy, NHRC passed the order.

Quoting various incidents of acid attacks in Odisha, west Bengal, Delhi and other parts of India, Tripathy in his petition stated that the acid attack survivors in India are deprived of justice.He requested the commission to ensure justice, safety, security, payment of compens...