India’s top rights body condemns massacre of 25 security personnel by Maoists
“The National Human Rights Commission is disturbed over the killing of 25 CRPF personnel by the Naxalites while on duty for securing road construction work in the Burkapal area of Sukma in Chhattisgarh on the 24th April, 2017 and condemns it,” the Commission said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
It said the Commission stands for upholding human rights of all in the country and is consistent in its firm belief that the acts of violence are an anti-thesis to the struggle for protection of human rights.
“A loss of life of any innocent person, whether in force or a civilian, is a matter of violation of human rights,” the NHRC observed.
As part of a civilized nation, the statement added, every citizen should stand up in condemning all such incidents that lead to death and destruction in place of development, peace, progress and prosperity.
“As part of a civil society, if we can question and make the security forces accountable for failing in their duties, we are also accountable for our duties towards nation building,” it added.
The NHRC hoped the State will take note of the sacrifices made by the CRPF personnel in maintaining the rule of law and creating an environment of peace and security in the country, and the aggrieved families would be suitably compensated.
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