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Fact-finding team from NHRC visits Jamia Millia Islamia
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- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) deputed a fact-finding team to inspect Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) premises to inquire into claims of human rights violations during the recent police crackdown there.
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- Complaints Received:
(1) NHRC is said to have received multiple complaints alleging illegal detention of students by the police and denial of legal and medical access to the injured students.
(2) Following clashes between the police and protesters opposing the amended Citizenship Act, the police barged into the university reportedly chasing certain miscreants who had perpetrated violence.
(3) Videos from the incident showed tear gas shells being fired into closed rooms, while students also alleged police brutality.
- The incident received widespread condemnation with students, staff and alumni of multiple universities in the country and abroad issuing statements in solidarity.
- Spot Inspections just after the protest:
(1) A team of Police conducted a spot inquiry to find out “whether incidents in JMI involved violation of human rights
(2) University Officials Complained: the team only conducted spot inspections and did not speak to any of the students involved in the incident.
- NHRC’s fact-finding team will submit its report, which will be analysed & placed before it for appropriate recommendations in the matter.
Sources
The Hindu