India: Excessive Force Used Against Student Protesters

In New Delhi, India, security forces recently used force to suppress student and youth protests. The demonstrations, which started in June, were initially about mismanaged medical entrance examinations and later included concerns about unemployment and government corruption. Details of the events are available from Human Rights Watch, which reported on the use of tear gas and batons by police. The organization has called for an investigation into the use of force and for the government to allow peaceful protests. Further information about the protests and the response of the Indian government can be found through Human Rights Watch.