NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Mandya Chemical Plant Blast, Seeks Report

• NHRC took suo motu cognisance of a fatal blast at a chemical plant in Basaralu, Mandya, Karnataka.
• The blast claimed two lives and left four others injured, raising human rights violation concerns.
• Notices issued to Karnataka Chief Secretary and Mandya SP, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
• NHRC also sought information on injured persons' health and compensation provided to victims/kin.
• Separately, NHRC took cognisance of 18 workers' deaths in an illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya.