The High Powered Inquiry Committee (HPEC) constituted by the Supreme Court will hold a hearing on October 29 to investigate the allegations of violence and police action during the protest at Jantar Mantar. During this time, affected people, witnesses and other concerned parties will be able to present statements and evidence related to the police action.
Statements and evidence will also be submitted online
The committee will hold the hearing on October 29 at 11 am in the panel office located at Shiksha Sadan, 17 Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area. To increase people's participation, an online portal has also been started, where documentary evidence and statements can be uploaded. The Supreme Court has given instructions to protect the witnesses and keep their identities confidential.
Claim of more than 150 people injured
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) had protested for 36 days in protest against the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in the examination. There was a clash between police and protesters during the Parliament march on 20 July. According to the protesters, more than 150 people were injured in the incident. He had also accused the police of misbehavior, use of pellet guns and misbehavior with women protesters.
Five-member committee will investigate
On August 18, the Supreme Court had constituted a five-member committee to investigate these allegations. It is headed by retired Justice R. Subhash Reddy is doing it. The committee will investigate cases of alleged excessive use of force and damage to property by both the police and protesters.
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