National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Priyank Kanoongo expressed strong displeasure over miscreants firing illegal country-made cannons on a residential area from an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected fort in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Kanoongo shared a video on social media showing people firing and celebrating each shot. He alleged that these miscreants are spreading fear by firing cannons from the fort in the name of Iran and Ramadan.
The NHRC member claimed that the act was a conspiracy to deter local Hindu families from visiting the Mahadev temple within the fort premises. He criticized the ASI office and local administration in Raisen for not taking sufficient action to prevent such incidents. Kanoongo demanded immediate filing of a case and prompt action against those involved in manufacturing illegal weapons and endangering citizens’ lives.
He emphasized that the NHRC will soon issue a notice on this matter, holding responsible officers accountable for their negligence. Kanoongo stressed the importance of following government-mandated rules and considering old videos included in Instagram posts when filing a complaint.
