UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests

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UN experts called for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' handling of recent protests. They reported that demonstrators were injured during the crackdown and that some alleged they had been mistreated.

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 - UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said demonstrators had sustained injuries and some reported being subjected to ill-treatment.