April 4,

 

About a dozen human rights organizations today flayed the National Human Rights Commission for not using its authority to investigate the Kapilvastu incident where dozens of people lost their lives and property in a series of violent clashes between the State, the Maoists and the Maoists-resistance groups in February.

 

A press statement issued by the rights organizations said that the local people had appraised the NHRC's fact-finding team about violent activities from both the warring sides.

 

"It is said to note that the NHRC has simply recommended the government to investigate the incidents instead of using its own authority." the statement said.

 

Presenting its report on April 1, the NHRC had recommended the government to take necessary action against those responsible for the incidents.

 

Rights activists said the NHRC's latests move has tarnished the body's image. It may be recalled that the tenure of the commission is going to expire in two months.