NHRC Demands Report From Chhattisgarh Chief Secy over Schoolchildren Forced to Cross River via Unfinished Bridge

NHRC demands report from Chhattisgarh Chief Secy over schoolchildren forced to cross river via unfinished bridge

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Wednesday, took suo motu cognisance of reports that dozens of schoolchildren from Khambhatha and neighbouring settlements in Chhattisgarh's Gariyaband district are forced to scale a narrow, slippery iron ladder attached to an incomplete bridge to cross the swollen Pairi River to reach their schools.

NHRC Takes Action Over Unsafe River Crossing for School Children in Chhattisgarh

The NHRC has intervened after reports of school children in Chhattisgarh using a dangerous iron ladder to cross a river due to an incomplete bridge. NHRC Takes Action Over Unsafe River Crossing for School Children in Chhattisgarh

NHRC Issues notice to Chhattisgarh Govt Over Children Risking Lives on Unfinished Bridge Ladder to Reach School – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on September 10, 2026 12:36 am by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that dozens of children from Khambhatha and nearby settlements in the Mainpur Block area of Gariyaband district in Chhattisgarh, are compelled to climb a narrow and slippery iron ladder, attached to an unfinished bridge, to cross the Paiririver to reach their schools. Reportedly, the m…

NHRC steps in after reports surface of Chhattisgarh pupils using narrow ladder to cross river

Rights panel seeks action after schoolchildren in Chhattisgarh allegedly scale an iron ladder over a river to reach classrooms in Gariyaband district

NHRC Seeks Report After Chhattisgarh Children Forced To Cross River On Unsafe Iron Ladder

The NHRC has sought a report from the Chhattisgarh government after reports showed children in Gariyaband district crossing the Pairi River using a narrow, slippery iron ladder attached to an unfinished bridge. The 300-metre bridge between Deharguda and Khambhatha has reportedly remained incomplete for nearly six years, forcing students to risk their safety during monsoon.

NHRC Seeks Report on Schoolchildren Forced to Cross Chhattisgarh River Using Iron Ladder

New Delhi, September 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports that dozens of schoolchildren in Chhattisgarh’s Gariyaband district are being forced to cross a river using a narrow and slippery iron ladder fixed to an unfinished bridge to reach their schools. The NHRC, observing that the reported circumstances, if true, raise serious concerns over violation of human rights, has …