NEW DELHI: National Human Rights Commission on Friday asked the Union home ministry to respond, in two weeks, to complaint on alleged violation of human rights of mentally ill people roaming on the streets across India during the coronavirus lockdown.Directing action after it took cognisance of a complaint about human rights violations of mentally ill persons, NHRC directed the Home ministry to give details of arrangements made for such people, apart from asking states and Union Territories to ensure that persons suffering from any mental ailments be provided with counselling towards precautions for their personal care and protection from the virus. NHRC said states should also ensure mentally ill persons should not remain deprived of basic amenities like food, shelter and medical care.According to complaints received by NHRC, a large number of persons suffering from mental illnesses were found loitering on streets and depending for their food and shelter on temples, gurudwaras and other charity organisations. In the absence of specific guidelines for such people, the complaint said no arrangements have been made for their survival during this coronavirus crisisAcknowledging that persons suffering from mental illness are a vulnerable group that requires special attention and support, NHRC said their social security and making sure they do not become carriers of coronavirus at the time of this crisis, is the responsibility of the State.