Caught on camera: on the use of force at Jantar Mantar
The article discusses the excessive use of force by the Delhi Police and unidentified individuals against student protesters at Jantar Mantar, highlighting breaches of crowd control protocols. It details instances of violence, including pellet injuries and alleged sexual assault, despite the protests being largely peaceful. The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear complaints regarding these police excesses, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the authorization and proportionality of force used, and accountability for those involved, especially concerning assaults on women and children. The article also references similar past incidents of police violence against protesters in Delhi.
The article discusses the excessive use of force by the Delhi Police and unidentified individuals against student protesters at Jantar Mantar, highlighting breaches of crowd control protocols. It details instances of violence, including pellet injuries and alleged sexual assault, despite the protests being largely peaceful. The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear complaints regarding these police excesses, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the authorization and proportionality of force used, and accountability for those involved, especially concerning assaults on women and children. The article also references similar past incidents of police violence against protesters in Delhi.
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GS Paper II: Indian Polity and Governance - Fundamental Rights, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies, Government Policies and Interventions.
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