NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of 19 female students contracting tuberculosis at MGMSC Nursing College hostel in Shimla.
Inspections revealed overcrowded, damp, unhygienic living conditions with poor sanitation and inadequate nutrition.
Commission issued notice to Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary demanding detailed report within two weeks.
Report highlights forced labor of ill students and lack of corrective measures after March-April 2026 inspections.