NHRC SEEKS EXPLANATION FROM KOLKATA POLICE OVER PARADE OF THREE SEMI-CLAD MEN DURING CASE RECONSTRUCTION

October 29, 2026

Kolkata | October 29, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an explanation from Kolkata Police over an incident in which three men were allegedly paraded semi-clad during the reconstruction of a criminal case. The commission’s intervention has brought renewed attention to questions of human dignity, police conduct and the safeguards that must govern criminal investigations.

The incident reportedly occurred during a police exercise intended to reconstruct the circumstances of a case. Images of the three men being taken through public areas in a semi-clad condition prompted concerns about whether the procedure was necessary and consistent with established human rights standards.

The NHRC has asked the authorities to respond to the circumstances surrounding the incident. Its inquiry is expected to examine the conduct of the officers involved and whether appropriate procedures were followed during the reconstruction.

Case reconstruction can form part of an investigation, but police actions must remain proportionate and respect the dignity and legal rights of individuals in custody. Being accused of an offence does not remove a person's protection against degrading treatment.

The episode places the spotlight on the responsibility of law-enforcement agencies to investigate crimes effectively while remaining accountable for their methods. The police response and the findings of the human rights inquiry will be important in determining whether any procedural or disciplinary action is warranted.