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Global Torture Index tags India ‘high risk’ over police brutality, human rights crisis

A recent report by a global alliance of anti-torture organisations has classified India as a “high risk” country in the Global Torture Index, citing frequent incidents of severe beatings, forced confessions, and custodial deaths, particularly targeting marginalised communities, due to India’s political and institutional framework, which significantly contributes to the ongoing torture crisis. The Global Torture Index, developed by the World Orga…

Global Torture Index designates India as ‘high risk’ country - Kashmir Media Service

Islamabad: The Global Torture Index 2025, released by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), offered a sobering and evidence-backed indictment of the human rights situation in India. According to Designated as a “high-risk” country, India’s poor performance across all seven thematic pillars of the index raises deep concerns about the systemic nature of torture and custodial abuse, especially toward marginalized communities. Black laws li…

India Human Rights Monitor (June 28, 2025)

This week’s #IndiaHumanRightsMonitor roundup by #IAMCNews – Violent Murder of Muslim Man Sparks Protests in Narsinghgarh – Muslim Men Attacked, Forced to Chant Hindu Slogans in Bengaluru – Hindu Mob Assaults Man in Solapur, Police Arrest Victim +5 Stories The post Video: India Human Rights Monitor (June 28, 2025) appeared first on IAMC.

Global Torture Index Flags India As ‘High Risk’ Country - Clarion India

NEW DELHI — India has been ranked as “high risk” in the Global Torture Index 2025, a first-of-its-kind annual assessment developed by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in collaboration with over 200 civil society organisations across five regions.  The Global Torture Index, developed by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), released on Thursday, June 26 assesses the risk of torture and other ill-treatment worldwide using sev…

India ranked 'high-risk' in Global Torture Index; cites UAPA misuse, police brutality

The Global Torture Index by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) ranks India ‘high-risk’ due to rampant custodial torture, police brutality, and misuse of laws like UAPA, especially against marginalised groups.