The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a married woman, who had been living with another man, was subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment by her husband and family in Surendranagar district, Gujarat. Reportedly, the woman and the man were tracked and brought back under the guise of conducting a 'purification ritual'. The woman was beaten with sticks, kicked and tied to a tree. The accused also allegedly forced the man accompanying her to rape her.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. Accordingly, it has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Surendranagar, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. It is expected to include the status of the victim's health and compensation, if any, paid to her.

According to the media report, carried on 8th October 2026, the incident came to light when the video of the incident was circulated on social media.

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