Goa

GHRC takes note of self-immolation attempt by inmate of Central jail

Herald Team

PANJIM: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued suo motu notices to the North Goa District Magistrate and the Inspector General (IG) Prisons in connection with self-immolation attempt by an inmate of the Central jail at Colvale.

The two-member Commission comprising acting Chairperson retired Judge Desmond D’Costa and Member retired judge Pramod V Kamat has issued notices to the North Goa Collector and IG (Prisons) asking them to inquire into the matter and to submit their replies on or before December 10.

Both – the North Goa Collector and the IG (Prisons: have been asked to appear before the Commission and to submit their reports on the next date of hearing fixed at 10:30 am on December 10.

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