Summary:
Even if anti-India slogans were raised, beating the inmates was not the course of action to be employed. The committee report includes this letter and observed: “It is to be noted that this is the first time that reference is made to the inmates shouting anti-India slogans. Delhi HC panel probed November 21 incident Delhi HC panel probed November 21 incidentA committee appointed by the Delhi High Court to probe violence against inmates in Tihar Jail has rejected the defence of Tamil Nadu State Police (TSP) personnel that inmates raised “anti-national slogans”. In his petition, it was alleged that he and several other inmates were assaulted by the TSP and Tihar Jail’s quick response team (QRT). The committee also observed that the TSP’s claim was “manufactured” after the HC ordered a probe..