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 Malkangiri & Bhopal 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.

Panelists; Prof Haragopal (Human Rights Activist), V Raghunath (CLC State Secretary), Jeevankumar (HRF President), Devendra (Chaitanya Mahila Sangham), Lateef Mohd Khan