Vishakhapatnam". The report revealed that 100 tribals had died due to a peculiar fever; that there was no treatment or medical help available; the villagers had to fetch water from far off places; and that the water was not safe for drinking. The Commission has obtained reports from the State authorities, which do not substantiate the allegations. Accordingly, the case has been closed. 32. Abuse of Power by Police in Gurgaon, Haryana (Case No.1906/7/2006-2007-WC) 6.274 The Commission took suo motu cognizance of a news item in 'The Times of India' dated 17 November 2006 about the humiliation and beating suffered by Jitender Singh Sandhu who was accosted by two policemen when he was taking a walk with his 21-year-old daughter. On protesting, he was taken to the police station and beaten with belts and batons. The report mentioned that three policemen had been suspended pending a departmental enquiry. 6.275 After detailed proceedings, the Assistant Sub-Inspector Karan Singh was found guilty of charges whereas other police officials were exonerated. A show-cause notice was issued for stoppage of five future annual increments with permanent effect. However, no report regarding grant of monetary relief was received from the Chief Secretary. 6.276 The Commission vide proceedings dated 29 February 2008 recommended to the Government of Haryana through its Chief Secretary to pay Rs.20,000 as monetary relief to Jitender Singh Sandhu. The compliance report along with proof of payment has been received by NHRC. 33. Death of a Child due to Beating by Teacher in Amritsar, Punjab (Case No.621/19/2006-2007-WC) 6.277 While taking suo motu cognizance of a news item published in 'The Tribune' about the death of Simran, a Class I student of a school in Amritsar, Punjab after severe beating by her teacher, the Commission called for a factual report along with comments from the Director General of Police, Punjab. Upon consideration of the report received from the Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, the Commission directed the Director General of Police, Punjab to file the report about the final cause of the death of the victim. The report is still awaited. 34. Selling of Girls by Parents in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh (Case No. 658/1/2006-2007-WC) 6.278 Taking suo motu cognizance of a news report captioned "Parents turn pimps, sell girls in A.P." telecast by CNN-IBN, the Commission called for a factual report from the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh . 6.279 In response, a report was received from the Director General of Police, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The report revealed that three cases were registered on the basis of a report given by Sravanti, a voluntary organization. During investigation, 16 accused were arrested and 11 girls forced into prostitution, of which 5 minors were rescued. Chinna Rao, named in the telecast, forced his brother's daughter into prostitution. It was further revealed that the victims were poverty-stricken and forced into prostitution. None of the sex workers were arrested as they had 86 National Human Rights Commission