MP Seeks Judicial Probe into Police Action Against Student Protesters in Delhi

Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan has raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the police crackdown on students who participated in recent protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Speaking under Rule 377, which allows members to raise matters of public importance, Raghavan called for a judicial probe into the incident and disciplinary action against the police officers involved.

Raghavan alleged that the students were physically assaulted and detained during the protests, which he described as a violation of their fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. He characterised the student protesters as 'architects of India's future' and stated that their agitation was aimed at highlighting national issues such as question paper leaks, rising unemployment, and administrative repression.

The protests at Jantar Mantar, a designated location for peaceful demonstrations in the capital, drew attention to these concerns. The demand for a judicial probe seeks to establish accountability and ensure that the rights of citizens are protected during lawful protests.

While the MP's statement has brought the matter to parliamentary attention, no official response from the police or government has been detailed in the records so far. The request for a judicial inquiry is one of the steps taken by lawmakers to address grievances surrounding the handling of student demonstrations.