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Ministry of Home Affairs

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had constituted a High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to enquire into all aspects of the incidents relating to violence at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, and at places outside Delhi, during the month of July 2026

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The Supreme Court of India constituted a High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate all aspects of violence incidents at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and places outside Delhi during July 2026. For convenience, the HPEC has launched a dedicated portal (http://hpec.nic.in) allowing affected individuals, including police personnel and other stakeholders, to upload complaints, representations, and suggestions. The portal includes features for protecting vulnerable witnesses and maintaining confidentiality. Priority areas for the committee include the use of pellet guns, targeted violence, harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property. Submissions can also be made physically at the HPEC office in New Delhi, by post, or via email.

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