NHRC Protests Notice Issued
NHRC Issues Notices to Police and Authorities Over Minors in Mumbai Protest
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India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued formal notices to Mumbai Police, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and other authorities over the alleged involvement of minors in an October 2 protest at Shivaji Park. Free Press Journal reports the NHRC demanded action-taken reports within one week. The protest, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and led by Abhijeet Dipke, occurred despite police denying permission for the demonstration.
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo criticized the use of minors as "shields" during the protest, comparing it to "practices in Syria" and other conflict zones The Hawk reported. After the demonstration ended, altercations erupted between CJP supporters and opposing groups. Mumbai Police have also filed an FIR against protest organizers and 400-500 unidentified persons for unlawful assembly and traffic disruption.
Police File Charges Over Unauthorized Protest
Mumbai Police registered an FIR against CJP organizers and hundreds of unidentified protesters under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Economic Times reported. The charges included unlawful assembly, raising slogans, disrupting traffic, and using loudspeakers without permission. Times of India noted the protest violated multiple restrictions despite police explicitly denying permission beforehand.
NHRC Raises Alarm Over Child Participation
The NHRC's involvement centers on allegations that minors were brought to the Shivaji Park demonstration. Kanoongo's comparison to "practices in Syria" underscores the commission's concern that children were positioned as human shields during the unauthorized gathering. The NHRC directed MeitY and police leadership to explain their role in allowing minors at the event.
CJP Demanded Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation
The October 2 protest was organized to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commission of India Chief Gyanesh Kumar Free Press Journal reported. The Cockroach Janta Party, under Dipke's leadership, mobilized supporters despite lacking official permission from Mumbai authorities. The demonstration drew significant crowds but turned tense when opposing groups confronted participants.
One-Week Deadline for Government Response
The NHRC's notices demand that authorities file detailed reports within seven days explaining how minors came to participate in an unlawful assembly. Free Press Journal noted the commission is investigating potential negligence by police and government agencies. The action-taken reports will determine whether further legal action is pursued against officials responsible for oversight.
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