In all modern democracies, the designated officers of the state are authorised to use force against citizens. The operative word here is designated and authorised. In other words, all use of force by such officers is subject to regulation and open to scrutiny. It is important that transparency and accountability are demonstrated in such regulation and scrutiny.

Against the backdrop of the incidents in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and Alair, Telangana earlier this month, resulting in the death of 25 persons we invite you to a panel discussion on how the standards of regulation and scrutiny of the actions of the policemen are being adhered to.

The panelists joining us include representatives from Jeevan Kumar, Lateef Mohd Khan, Raghunath and Zaheeruddin Ali Khan (Siasat Editor), Anant Maringanti and Sajaya Kakarla.

All are welcome to this critical learning in an increasingly Kafkaesque state.