NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Lathi-Charge on Protesting Students at Jantar Mantar
Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the NHRC has sought details regarding the circumstances surrounding the police action. The commission has directed the authorities to provide CCTV footage recorded during the incident to assist in its inquiry.
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the alleged police lathi-charge on students during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the NHRC has sought details regarding the circumstances surrounding the police action. The commission has directed the authorities to provide CCTV footage recorded during the incident to assist in its inquiry.
The NHRC has also issued notices to the Delhi Police, directing them to submit a comprehensive report on the incident within two weeks.
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The commission’s intervention comes amid concerns over the alleged use of force against students during the protest. The NHRC is expected to examine the circumstances that led to the lathi-charge and assess whether the police action followed established procedures and human rights standards.
Further action will be taken based on the report and evidence submitted by the concerned authorities, officials said.
