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Goa Police defend CJP activists' detention in High Court hearing
State police justified the preventive detention of seven members of the Citizens for Justice Party, citing a pattern of unauthorized demonstrations. The force rejected allegations that excessive violence was used during the arrests.
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Goa Police presented their case before the High Court on Tuesday, defending the detention of seven Citizens for Justice Party (CJP) members arrested ahead of a planned protest. Law enforcement officials argued that the preventive action was warranted based on the organization's documented history of staging demonstrations without obtaining prior permission from authorities.
The police contended that previous instances of unauthorized public gatherings by CJP members necessitated intervention to maintain public order. According to the police submission, the detention was carried out in accordance with standard procedures for managing potential law and order situations.
In their counter to the detainees' plea, police authorities denied accusations that excessive force was deployed during the arrests. The state's legal representatives maintained that all personnel involved in the operation adhered to established protocols and used only proportionate measures deemed necessary at the time.
The High Court hearing saw both the police and the detained activists present competing narratives regarding the nature and justification of the arrests. The court is expected to deliver its judgment on the detention's legality and the allegations surrounding the conduct of the arresting officers.