SC panel to hear Jantar Mantar protest violence complaints on Oct 29, 30
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The committee will hear testimonies about alleged pellet‑gun use and harassment of female protesters, which could affect accountability for the July Jantar Mantar violence.
The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), probing the alleged violence during the July Jantar Mantar protests, will hold a two-day sitting here on October 29 and 30 to hear affected persons and record evidence on the alleged use of pellet guns and harassment of female protesters, officials said on Saturday. The panel will hold its proceedings from 11 am onwards at its office at Shiksha Sadan, 17 Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, they said. Members of the public and anyone
The High Powered Enquiry Committee is a Supreme Court‑appointed body tasked with investigating incidents of protest‑related violence in India, a mechanism used to examine alleged police misconduct and recommend corrective action.
- •The committee’s final report and any recommendations for legal or policy action
- •Potential follow‑up hearings or court proceedings based on the evidence recorded
- •Reactions from protest groups and government officials to the committee’s findings