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Police high-handedness, political vendetta flagged in NHRC report on Lagcherla violence
The NHRC report found police brutality and political bias in their response to the Lagcherla violence, where villagers protested land acquisition for a 'Pharma Village'. The commission highlighted excessive force, targeting of opposition party members, and manipulation of evidence. Intro: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned police brutality and political bias in their handling of the Lagcherla village protests against land acquisition, accusing them of targeting opposition party members and fabricating evidence.05:46 PM Apr 21, 2025 IST