Hyderabad: The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) has recommended government employment and financial relief for the family of Devath Joseph. He was a 10-year-old boy who died in custody at a government-run tribal hostel in Khammam. TGHRC seeks job opportunities to help families affected by tragedies like this.
TSHRC Chairperson Dr. Justice Shameem Akther issued the order on December 5. He cited severe negligence by hostel staff and supervisory officers from the Tribal Welfare Department. TGHRC seeks job creation within the government sector. This is to aid in recovery and support for affected families. The Commission concluded that their failure directly caused the child’s death.
Joseph’s mother, who is deaf and mute, earns irregular daily wages. She also cares for her daughter and elderly mother-in-law. The Commission noted her vulnerable condition in its findings. This emphasizes the need for how the TGHRC seeks job opportunities for families like hers.
Tribal hostel child death prompts rights panel action
In its recommendation to the Telangana Chief Secretary, the Commission urged two immediate actions. First, to regularize the mother’s employment in a Last Grade position by relaxing applicable service rules. Second, to provide ₹5 lakh in compensation to the bereaved family. These recommendations highlight how TGHRC seeks job roles that provide stability amidst crisis.
The Commission stressed that these steps are necessary to preserve the dignity of the family. This is important to protect their basic human rights. It directed the state government to implement the recommendations within six months and submit a compliance report to the TSHRC.