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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to a woman and her younger brother who were subjected to humiliation and human rights violations at a women's police station in Chennai. The order comes after a three-year inquiry into a complaint detailing mistreatment by police officials.
The case dates back to February 16, 2021, when Veerabharathi Devi, her brother Vimalraj, and their lawyers went to the Chennai Police Commissioner's office to file a complaint regarding a family dispute. Following the advice of a Deputy Commissioner, the group proceeded to the Tambaram Women's Police Station to formally register their case.
Allegations of Intimidation and Inhuman Treatment
In their subsequent petition to the SHRC, the siblings alleged severe misconduct by the police. They claimed that officers at the station not only refused to provide them with basic necessities like drinking water and access to a toilet but also intimidated them. Furthermore, they accused the police of filing a false counter-case against them as a retaliatory measure.
SHRC's Investigation and Ruling
The petition was investigated by Commission member, Kannadasan. The SHRC noted that the police failed to respond to the serious allegations made by Veerabharathi Devi, a lapse that led the Commission to treat the charges as proven.
In its order, the Commission confirmed that the police had indeed committed human rights violations against both Veerabharathi Devi and Vimalraj. Consequently, it directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay compensation within four weeks: ₹1 lakh to Vimalraj and ₹50,000 to Veerabharathi Devi.
