Pellet guns, harassment of females, cop injuries among key focus areas in SC panel's probe into CJP protest
The Supreme Court has directed its five-member high-powered enquiry committee (HPEC) to begin its probe into the July protests.
The Supreme Court's five-member high-powered enquiry committee (HPEC) has been tasked with investigating key aspects of the July protests, as directed by the court. The committee will focus on allegations surrounding the use of pellet guns, targeted violence against female protesters, injuries to police personnel, and destruction of property.
These issues will be examined in the committee's initial phase of the inquiry. The court clarified that broader constitutional questions arising from the protests will be addressed by the court itself at a later stage. The HPEC has been instructed to prioritize the protection and confidentiality of vulnerable witnesses, including creating a separate online portal for them to submit evidence and documents.
Additionally, the court emphasized the need to address threats and intimidation faced by a 14-year-old female protester, directing the Delhi Police to assess the threat perception and investigate allegations against anti-social elements.
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