NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, INDIA 4.4.2019 submitted by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jhansi, that the allegations of killing the husband of the complainant during journey in a fake encounter were not substantiated during the enquiry conducted in the matter. It was further stated that her husband had been killed by Sunil Kumar Rathi within the District Jail, Bhagpat. A case had been registered in the District Baghpat. Further the report received in the matter from the Superintendent of Police, Baghpat, revealed that a case crime number 377/2018 was registered against accused person Sunil Kumar Rathi in connection with the murder of complainant’s husband Shri Prem Prakash Singh (Munna Bajrangi). After completion of investigation, charge sheet No. 392/2018 had been submitted in the Court. Further another dated 15.4.2019 was received in the matter. It was reported therewith that Shri Prem Prakash Singh (Munna Bajrangi) was murdered while he was detained in district jail, Baghpat. A criminal case No. 377/2018 was registered regarding the murder and another case No. 378/2018 was registered under the provisions of Arms Act because he was killed by a pistol. After completion of investigation, charge sheets had been submitted in the Court. 56 iii. Upon consideration of the material on records, the Commission opined that the husband of the complainant was killed within the premises of District Jail, Baghpat. That shows carelessness on the part of the jail authorities. It is the duty of the State to provide adequate security for the persons who are in their custody. As such it is a prima-facie case of violation of human rights of the deceased prisoner Shri Prem Prakash Singh (Munna Bajrangi) and the State Government is vicariously liable to compensate the NoK of the deceased person. iv. The Commission on 14.05.2019, directed to issue notice under Section 18(a) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, through its Chief Secretary to show cause as to why Commission should not recommend monetary relief for the next of kin of the deceased person Shri Prem Prakash Singh (Munna Bajrangi). The Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Uttar Pradesh were directed to submit their reports regarding the action taken against the jail officers/officials due to whose negligence the incident occurred.” v. No response to the Show Cause Notice was received. The Commission opined that primafacie a case of violation of human rights of the deceased Shri Prem Prakash Singh (Munna Bajrangi) is made out and the State Government is vicariously liable to pay monetary compensation to his NoK. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, the Commission, therefore, on 08.08.2019 recommended to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, through its Chief Secretary, to pay compensation of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs) to the NoK of the deceased. The Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh has been directed to submit compliance report along with proof of payment within six weeks. vi. The compliance report along with proof of payment is yet to be received. ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20