Overview

• Getwin Jyrwa was taken to Sohra police station on July 3 and released five hours later with serious injuries that required treatment at Sohra CHC before referral to Shillong Civil Hospital.
• His mother, Mildred Jyrwa, filed complaints on July 7 with SP Vivek Syiem and Meghalaya Human Rights Commission chair Justice (retd) T Vaiphei demanding an independent inquiry.
• DGP Idashisha Nongrang has appointed SDPO Pynursla B Wanswet to lead the internal investigation and has pledged appropriate action against any officers found responsible.
• Local human rights groups and civil society organisations are urging full transparency and a fair examination of the custodial abuse allegations.
• The case has intensified scrutiny of police practices in Meghalaya’s rural stations and prompted renewed calls for legal safeguards against torture.