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SC Panel Reports Few Complaints on Police Brutality During CJP Protests
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court's High-Powered Enquiry Committee has received very few complaints regarding police violence during the CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar. The committee is unable to draw conclusions due to insufficient evidence.
Key points
- The High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) is led by a former Supreme Court judge.
- The committee has received hardly any complaints since its formation.
- It issued notices in 149 newspapers inviting complaints regarding the July 20 protests.
- The protests were centered around the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- The protests began on June 20 and ended on July 25 after Pradhan's resignation.
Key insights
- The lack of complaints may indicate a reluctance among victims to report police violence.
- The committee's inability to find evidence could hinder accountability measures.
- The protests highlighted significant public discontent with government policies.
Why it matters
The findings could influence future actions regarding police accountability during protests.
Source
Times Now
