# UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters

- Published: 2026-10-21T02:01:25.870Z
- Updated: 2026-10-21T02:30:22.506Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace
- Involves: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), India’s Election Commission, Ministry of External Affairs of India, Muslim minority, Protests, SIR process, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, UN experts, United Nations’ experts, opposition parties and student organisations

## How it developed

- 2026-10-21T02:01:25.870Z - Al Jazeera English: [UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protesters](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/un-experts-call-on-india-to-stop-using-excessive-force-against-protesters)
- 2026-10-21T02:30:22.506Z - Hindustan Times: [UN experts slam India’s ‘heavy-handed’ crackdown on youth-led protests](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-protests-cjp-ec-gyanesh-kumar-bjp-detentions-arrests-sir-101792548557400.html)

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