Despite Centre’s assurance, people still being called to explain their presence at protest site, says member of Congress’ legal aid
Despite assurances from the Central government and a Supreme Court order, protesters involved in the recent Jantar Mantar agitation continue to face summons from the Delhi Police, harassment, and threats. A Congress legal aid member highlights the non-implementation of the Supreme Court's directive for immediate release of minors and restraint on coercive action, with arbitrary detentions and threats persisting, particularly in Delhi. Concerns are also raised about the use of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) for identifying protesters and the subsequent online harassment, including rape and death threats, faced by women participants.
Despite assurances from the Central government and a Supreme Court order, protesters involved in the recent Jantar Mantar agitation continue to face summons from the Delhi Police, harassment, and threats. A Congress legal aid member highlights the non-implementation of the Supreme Court's directive for immediate release of minors and restraint on coercive action, with arbitrary detentions and threats persisting, particularly in Delhi. Concerns are also raised about the use of Facial Recognition Systems (FRS) for identifying protesters and the subsequent online harassment, including rape and death threats, faced by women participants.
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