Udala: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Thursday sought a detailed report from the Mayurbhanj Collector over alleged mismanagement and poor living conditions at the hostel of Bisipur Ashram School, after several girl students marched to the District Collectorate to draw attention to their grievances.

The Commission has directed the Collector to submit a comprehensive, fact-based report by December 21.

The intervention follows complaints alleging that the hostel inmates were facing poor living conditions and were being served rice infested with insects. The complaints raised concerns over the quality of food and the alleged lack of proper facilities, claiming that the situation amounted to a violation of the students' human rights.

Commission Takes Cognisance of Complaints

Taking up the matter, OHRC Chairperson Justice S Pujahari heard the allegations and directed the Mayurbhanj Collector to submit a detailed report within the stipulated timeframe.

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The Commission has sought factual information on the circumstances surrounding the students' decision to walk out of the hostel and the alleged irregularities in its management.

Report Due by December 21

The Collector's report is expected to address the allegations concerning food quality, hostel facilities and the overall conditions in which the students are living.

The incident has brought the functioning of the hostel and the welfare of its inmates under scrutiny. The Commission's intervention aims to establish the facts behind the complaints and assess the concerns raised over the students' living conditions.

Further action may follow after the Commission examines the report.