India news: Police used 'excessive force' on CJP protesters
Amnesty International alleges that police in the capital New Delhi and the state of Bihar used excessive force against youth-led Cockroach protesters. Full details and more in DW's roundup of major headlines in India.
Indian police employed excessive force against protesters during the Cockroach movement in Bihar's Siwan district on July 24, according to Amnesty International. The organization verified videos showing a police officer wielding an AK-type assault rifle, which is designed for killing and should only be used in self-defense against imminent threats. The exact cause of the incident remains unknown, and an investigation has been ordered.
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