NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of the criminal assault on Lucknow-based TV journalist Mohsin Haider by policemen of Lucknow police.

Assistant Registrar (Law) has issued a notice to SSP Lucknow calling for report within six weeks. Sending a copy of this complaint to ADG, Human Rights, UP, NHRC has said that in case of default by SSP Lucknow, it may proceed to take such action it deems fit.

According to a complaint sent by social activist Dr Nutan Thakur regarding the ‘unwarranted’ attack, she had asked for immediate action regarding criminal intimidation and criminal assault by sub inspector Ruma Yadav and constables Sunil Yadav and Siyaram Yadav of Chowk police station towards Haider and his family members.

The three policepersons have already been suspended following the attack on Haider and harassment of his family members.