August 14, 2026 3:00 PM

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NHRC Issues Notice to Haryana Chief Secretary, Faridabad Police Commissioner Over death linked to manhole cleaning

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Haryana Chief Secretary and Faridabad Police Commissioner over the alleged death of a person and injury to others due to inhaling toxic gases while cleaning a manhole without safety gear.
 
Taking a suo motu of the incident, the commission has called for a detailed report on the status of the investigation and the status of the investigation and health of the injured within two weeks. According to a media report, one person died and another was injured due to asphyxiation at a factory in Haryana.