SC forms five-member panel to probe NEET protest violence

The court said the inquiry should not be a “one-time exercise” and suggested the panel take up allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protesters on a priority basis

The top court has directed that allegations of harassment and molestation - particularly those involving female protesters - be treated as a priority. Additionally, an inquiry will be conducted into the serious and severe injuries sustained by protesters during police action.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a 5-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee to examine the allegations of excessive use of force by police, and paramilitary force on students during July 20 Sansad Chalo march organised by Cockroach Janata Party.The committee will be headed by former Supreme Court jud