Human rights body seeks probe into report of 12-year-old injured during CJP protest
The Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday ordered an inquiry after taking note of a complaint alleging that a 12-year-old girl was injured during the
The Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday ordered an inquiry after taking note of a complaint alleging that a 12-year-old girl was injured during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) march to Parliament, and directed authorities to ensure her medical treatment. A bench headed by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo asked authorities to immediately locate the child, provide necessary medical assistance and ensure compliance with child protection laws. Read Full Story The commission also ordered an inquiry into how the girl came to participate in the protest and directed officials to identify the person who brought her there. It said appropriate action should be taken under the Juvenile Justice Act if any violations are established. In addition, the NHRC asked authorities to examine allegations that the child may have been manhandled during the protest and initiate proceedings against those responsible if the claims are found to be true.
The commission said that if the information shared online is found to be false or misleading, appropriate legal action, including the registration of an FIR against those responsible, should be considered in accordance with the law. DELHI POLICE REJECTS CJP'S GIRL ASSAULTED CLAIM The NHRC's intervention came after the CJP claimed that a 12-year-old girl named Geetanjali had suffered a head injury during the protest and that 40 to 50 other protesters had sustained similar injuries. The Delhi Police, however, dismissed the allegations as false. In a fact-check statement on X, the Delhi Police said claims that the minor had been assaulted, her hair pulled, or that dozens of protesters had suffered severe head injuries were "not true" and urged people not to spread or amplify misleading information online. The developments followed a day of high drama in the national capital as thousands of protesters gathered near Jantar Mantar and attempted to march towards Parliament under the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" (march to Parliament) call.
Police had barricaded roads around Parliament and stopped protesters from advancing, citing security arrangements during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Security personnel used tear gas and baton charges to disperse demonstrators after clashes broke out at several points, while over 70 protesters were detained. Since June 6, the CJP has been demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak, and has called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. SONAM WANGCHUK TO CONTIUE HUNGER STRIKE Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk announced today that he would continue his hunger strike, now in its 23rd day, saying the police action against protesters had prompted him to extend the fast until youth leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to do so from the hospital. Wangchuk, who was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after being forcibly removed by the police at Jantar Mantar, said he was "touched and moved" by the peaceful conduct of protesters despite the "provocation" during the march.
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