Healing Wounds, Empowering Voices

  Behind every human rights movement are stories of pain, courage, resilience, and hope. The rehabilitation and survivor-support initiatives led by Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) and the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) are not only about advocacy and legal intervention, but also about restoring human dignity through healing, participation, and collective solidarity. The recently documented survivor videos of Sima Devi, Sarita Devi, Lalita Devi, and Vijay bring forward powerful testimonies of struggle, survival, and resilience. These testimonies reflect the lived realities of marginalized individuals and families who have experienced violence, injustice, discrimination, trauma, and social exclusion, yet continue to fight for dignity and justice. These video narratives are deeply connected to the survivor-centred rehabilitation approach promoted by PVCHR and Jan Mitra Nyas through Testimonial Therapy, psychosocial support, legal assistance, and community-based rehabilitati...

  From: < nhrc.india@nic.in > Date: Wed, May 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM Subject: Disposed with Directions(DWD) -441/19/1/2026 To: < cp.asr.police@punjab.gov.in >, < pvchr.adv@gmail.com > NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN BLOCK-C, GPO COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI- 110023 Fax No.: 011-24651332    Website: www.nhrc.nic.in (Law Division) Case No.- 441/19/1/2026 Date : 27/05/2026   To,   THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AMRITSAR PUNJAB 143001 Email- cp.asr.police@punjab.gov.in   Sir/ Madam,           The complaint/ intimation dated 01/12/2025, received from LENIN RAGHUVANSHI in respect of YOUNG MAN, was placed before the Commission on 27/05/2026. Upon perusing the same, the Commission directed as follows:         This complaint be transmitted to the concerned authority for such action as deemed appropriate. The authority concerned is directed to take appropr...

The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), along with Jan Mitra Nyas, has initiated “Gasht (गश्त)” — a survivor-led campaign against torture, custodial violence, and human rights abuses. For more than 30 years, PVCHR has worked with torture survivors and marginalized communities by providing: Psychosocial counseling and rehabilitation Legal aid and medical support Community reintegration and livelihood assistance Leadership development among survivors “Gasht” seeks to empower survivors to become voices of justice, dignity, and democratic values while building awareness against custodial torture and unlawful detention. Know Your Rights During Arrest, Custody & Interrogation Brief Overview Inspired by the landmark D.K. Basu Guidelines and incorporated into the BNSS 2023 , this awareness campaign highlights the legal and human rights protections available during arrest and police custody. Key Rights Include: Right to inform family or relatives Right to le...