New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government today, demanding a report on the human rights violations of a Dalit community in the state.
The NHRC has sought a reply from the Tamil Nadu government over the treatment of Puthirai Vannar community, who are allegedly forced to wash blood-stained clothes of girls attaining puberty and of mothers after their delivery.
They are also forced to wash the clothes of dead people and their close relatives till the conclusion of last rites.
"There is no fixed time for their work. Even the remuneration is left to the whims and fancy of the dominant caste. If they refuse to perform such duties, they are subjected to abuse and physical assault and even forced eviction from the village," the commission said in a statement.
The commission has issued a notice to the chief secretary, government of Tamil Nadu, directing him to submit a detailed report on bonded labour and violation of human rights of Dalits, within six weeks.
The NHRC has sought a reply from the Tamil Nadu government over the treatment of Puthirai Vannar community, who are allegedly forced to wash blood-stained clothes of girls attaining puberty and of mothers after their delivery.
They are also forced to wash the clothes of dead people and their close relatives till the conclusion of last rites.
The commission has issued a notice to the chief secretary, government of Tamil Nadu, directing him to submit a detailed report on bonded labour and violation of human rights of Dalits, within six weeks.
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