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NHRC Takes Up Allegations of Rape Case Suppression Involving Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Wife
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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The National Human Rights Commission has formally taken cognizance of complaints that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann suppressed a rape case, signalling the start of an inquiry.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) announced that it has taken cognizance of allegations that the spouse of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann intervened to suppress a rape complaint. The commission’s notice, issued on Thursday, states that it will examine the veracity of the claims and the procedural lapses alleged in the case.
According to the complaint filed with the NHRC, the accused alleged that the CM's wife used her influence to halt the filing of a First Information Report and to prevent police action. The complainant seeks an impartial investigation into whether any abuse of power occurred.
The NHRC’s decision to probe the matter follows a request for intervention by a local women's rights group, which highlighted concerns about potential interference in the criminal justice process. The commission has not disclosed a timeline for its inquiry, but it has pledged to keep the matter under close scrutiny.
No official comment has been received from the Punjab government or from Bhagwant Mann’s office as of now. The investigation will be conducted in accordance with the NHRC’s mandate to safeguard human rights and ensure that legal processes are not compromised.
According to the complaint filed with the NHRC, the accused alleged that the CM's wife used her influence to halt the filing of a First Information Report and to prevent police action. The complainant seeks an impartial investigation into whether any abuse of power occurred.
The NHRC’s decision to probe the matter follows a request for intervention by a local women's rights group, which highlighted concerns about potential interference in the criminal justice process. The commission has not disclosed a timeline for its inquiry, but it has pledged to keep the matter under close scrutiny.
No official comment has been received from the Punjab government or from Bhagwant Mann’s office as of now. The investigation will be conducted in accordance with the NHRC’s mandate to safeguard human rights and ensure that legal processes are not compromised.