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Supreme Court panel opens portal for Jantar Mantar protest complaints
A special panel constituted by India's top court has launched a digital portal to collect complaints and evidence related to the use of pellet guns and violence during July protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The portal aims to provide affected citizens and police personnel a centralized mechanism to lodge grievances.
LSN India ·
The Supreme Court-appointed panel has made operational a dedicated online portal at http://hpec.nic.in to streamline the documentation of incidents involving alleged use of pellet guns and reported violence during the July demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The initiative seeks to create an accessible channel for both civilians and law enforcement officers affected by the events to submit formal complaints and supporting evidence.
The portal's launch represents an effort to ensure systematic collection and review of testimonies and documentation related to the controversial policing response during the protest. By providing a centralized digital platform, the panel aims to facilitate a transparent and organized process for examining allegations of excessive force and other related incidents.
The initiative reflects the court's commitment to examining the circumstances surrounding the Jantar Mantar demonstrations and the subsequent law enforcement actions. Officials stated that the portal has been designed with consideration for affected parties, ensuring that both civilians and police officers have an equal opportunity to present their accounts and supporting materials to the investigating body.