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  From Despair to Justice: A Case of Police Harassment and the Triumph of Rights-Based Action On 31 March 2025, a shocking incident from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, sent ripples across the state. A woman, identified as Laxmi Devi (46) , reportedly took her own life, unable to bear the alleged harassment and intimidation at the hands of local police officials. The case, which emerged from Ladpur village under Dadon police station, quickly sparked outrage as it was reported in leading newspapers, including Amar Ujala . According to reports, Laxmi Devi and her family were facing relentless police pressure over a case linked to her brother. On the night before her death, she was allegedly assaulted, further deepening her trauma. By the following morning, she had succumbed to despair, leaving behind grieving children and a community shaken by the abuse of power. Turning News into Accountability This tragedy could have become just another forgotten headline. But instead, civil society ac...

  ✨  महिलाओं के हक की लड़ाई, बाल विवाह के खिलाफ बुलंद आवाज़  ✨ श्रुति नागवंशी (वाराणसी) की प्रेरक कहानी पढ़ें 👇 Shruti Nagvanshi’s inspiring journey from Varanasi — fighting for  women’s rights  and raising her voice against  child marriage  👇 🔗  https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/story-of-social-worker-shruti-nagvanshi-in-varanasi-uttar-pradesh-news-ups25092803758 #महिलाअधिकार #बालविवाहखत्मकरो #मानवाधिकार #श्रुति_नागवंशी #वाराणसी #न्यायकीलड़ाई #WomensRights #EndChildMarriage #HumanRights #ShrutiNagvanshi #Varanasi #FightForJustice

  A heartbreaking incident shook Varanasi when Manoj Prajapati, a 40-year-old contract lineman , lost his life after falling from an electric pole while repairing a high-tension line in Madauli, Varanasi. Despite being rushed for treatment, he tragically died on the way. Manoj, a resident of Harpur Bhaironnath under Mirzamurad police station, was the sole breadwinner for his wife, son, and daughter . His sudden death has pushed the family into deep crisis. Following public outrage and media pressure, the electricity department announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹10 lakhs to the bereaved family. However, this tragedy once again exposes the dire working conditions of contract linemen , who are often forced to work without adequate safety gear or training. Recognizing this as a serious case of negligence and human rights violation , I, Lenin Raghuvanshi , on behalf of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), have filed a petition with the National Human Rights Co...

  Human Rights, Justice, and the Unfinished Struggle for Dignity in India Lenin Raghuvanshi 5 min read · Just now Press enter or click to view image in full size I ndia’s Constitution enshrines dignity, liberty, and justice as fundamental rights. Yet, the daily reality for millions — Dalits, Adivasis, sanitation workers, women, minorities, and the poor — often stands in stark contrast. Despite laws, policies, and Supreme Court judgments,  systemic violence, negligence, and discrimination continue to claim innocent lives . Over the years, I have seen the same tragic patterns repeat themselves: a sanitation worker dying in a sewer, a pregnant woman denied timely blood transfusion, a young man beaten to death in police custody. These are not “accidents” or “isolated lapses.” They are the predictable outcome of  institutional neglect, caste-based hierarchies, and lack of accountability . Through the  People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) , and by approachi...

  Custodial Death in Lakhimpur Kheri: NHRC Notice to UP Chief Secretary – PVCHR Demands Justice for Ram Chandra Maurya Date: September 21, 2025 Issued by: People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) expresses grave concern over the custodial death of 34-year-old Ram Chandra Maurya , who died on 8 January 2025 in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh . His death while in police custody raises serious questions of torture, abuse of power, and the continuing crisis of impunity in India’s law enforcement system. The Case Ram Chandra Maurya, a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri, was arrested by police under unclear circumstances. Within hours of his detention, he died in custody. His family alleged that he was beaten to death by the police , and demanded justice and accountability. The complaint was filed by Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi , Senior Advisor of PVCHR, before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) (Diary No....