NEW DELHI: International human rights organization Amnesty International has called on Indian authorities to immediately halt the use of force against young protesters, expressing concern over what it described as excessive policing and restrictions on peaceful dissent.
In a statement, Amnesty International urged the Indian police to stop using unnecessary and excessive force against demonstrators, emphasizing that the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression must be protected.
The organization alleged that peaceful dissent in India is being suppressed and said that young protesters had been subjected to disproportionate use of force during demonstrations.
According to Amnesty International, security authorities employed unnecessary measures against protesters despite the demonstrations being peaceful in nature.
The rights group also claimed that authorities erected barricades to prevent demonstrators from reaching the Parliament House, while imposing restrictions that included the suspension of mobile internet services and disruptions to metro operations.
Amnesty argued that such measures limited citizens’ ability to exercise their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of movement.
The organization called on the Indian government to conduct an independent and impartial investigation into allegations of police baton charges and the use of tear gas against protesters.
It said that any use of force by law enforcement agencies should comply with international human rights standards and that those responsible for any unlawful actions should be held accountable.
Amnesty International further stressed that governments have an obligation to facilitate peaceful protests rather than suppress them, urging Indian authorities to ensure that security measures remain proportionate and lawful.
The statement reflects Amnesty International’s position regarding recent protests in India. Indian authorities have not been included in the provided report, and any official response from the government or police was not immediately available.
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