UN experts called on Indian authorities to stop using what they described as excessive force against protesters and pressed for an independent investigation into the authorities’ conduct. India has repeatedly dismissed such criticism as interference in its internal affairs.
WHO:UN experts
WHAT:Called on Indian authorities to stop using excessive force against protesters and urged an independent investigation into their conduct.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM ET
WHERE:India
WHY:The experts’ call was prompted by Indian authorities’ conduct toward protesters; the specific circumstances cited were not detailed.
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