NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker, Chhattisgarh
On 31 July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a report of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, and sought a report from the Chief Secretary within two weeks.
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of a media report that five people, including an 11-year-old boy who died on 28 July 2026, had died of malaria in 13 days in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. Observing that the report, if true, raises serious human-rights issues, it issued notice to the Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The State Health Department has begun door-to-door malaria screening in the affected areas.
Key facts
- Body
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Action
- Suo motu cognizance; notice to Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary
- Issue
- 5 malaria deaths in 13 days, Kanker district
- Report due
- Within two weeks
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In July 2026 the NHRC took suo motu cognizance of reported malaria deaths in which district of Chhattisgarh?
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Correct answer: B — Kanker
The NHRC took cognizance of five malaria deaths in 13 days in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.