A shocking chain of events has prompted the NHRC to summon explanations from Tamil Nadu’s top brass. The catalyst: the barbaric sickle assault on 20-year-old Odisha native K. Suraj by four 17-year-old drug addicts near Tiruttani railway station on December 27, 2025.
Hospitalized in critical condition, Suraj gave his statement promptly, yet the FIR lagged until the following day amid online uproar. Then came the twist—Suraj disappeared from the facility, his fate unknown despite his grave injuries.
The state’s casual admission of ignorance over his location incensed NHRC’s Priyank Kanoongo, who termed it administrative nadir on social media. Demanding the Chief Secretary’s response, the commission seeks victim tracing, medical aid assurance, Rs 2 lakh aid rationale, and punitive steps against negligent officers.
This episode raises profound questions about migrant safety in host states. With thousands crossing borders for livelihood, ensuring swift justice and care is non-negotiable. NHRC’s firm stance signals a broader crackdown on rights abuses, pressing Tamil Nadu to overhaul its migrant welfare framework.