New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken action regarding the tragic death of three schoolchildren in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, after a collision between their school van and a passenger train. Notices have been sent to the Railway Board, the Tamil Nadu government, and the state's police chief. The NHRC has suo motu taken cognisance of media reports about the collision, which occurred at a level crossing on July 8, killing three children and injuring several others. The NHRC expressed concern that the incident indicated potential human rights violations, prompting it to issue requests for detailed reports from the Chairman of the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, the chief secretary, and the director general of police of Tamil Nadu. The reports are expected within two weeks and should include the current health status of the injured individuals. Conflicting reports about the cause of the collision have emerged, with Southern Railway stating that the level crossing was closed but the van driver insisted on it being opened to avoid delay, while the injured student and the van driver claimed the gate was open. The Southern Railway has sanctioned the construction of an underpass at the location, with full railway funding. Still, progress has been stalled due to a lack of permission from the District Collector for the past year.
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