Devyani arrest: Human Rights Watch writes article defending US govt

New York: The US Human Rights Watch has come out in support of the US government, saying that Strip-search raises questions, but allegations on Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade remain. In an article, the US Human Rights Watch said that the strip-searching of people raises important questions but Devyani took advantage of her domestic help.

"The common practice in the US of strip-searching people who the police take into custody raises important human rights questions about treating individuals with dignity and respecting their privacy. But other human rights issues at hand - the allegations that Khobragade took advantage of her domestic worker, remain," said Human Rights Watch.

Taking on Devyani Khobragade, the article said she shouldn't have hired a domestic help if she could not afford one. "Many commentators have leapt to Khobragade's defense, saying she could not be expected to pay her nanny US$4,500 per month, more than her Indian government salary. But no one has a right to a domestic worker.But if you cannot afford to pay your nanny, you shouldn't hire one.," said US Human Right watch.

Devyani Khobragade was not only arrested on charges of visa fraud and handcuffed in public view last week but also stripped and searched in the police station in New York. Devyani was kept also in a lockup with common criminals and drug addicts.