NHRC Takes Action on Sexual Abuse Case of 7-Year-Old Boy in Uttarakhand

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported sexual abuse case involving a 7-year-old boy by an Imam at a mosque in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The incident, which occurred on August 20, 2025, has raised serious human rights concerns. The NHRC has issued notices to local authorities, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. The boy reportedly informed his family about the abuse after being threatened by the perpetrator.

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