Gandhi Criticizes Use of Nail-Studded Lathis and Pellet Guns Against Protesters
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the government for police action on July 20 against paper leak protesters at Jantar Mantar, alleging use of nail-studded lathis and pellet guns. He held Home Minister Amit Shah responsible, claiming either approval or incompetence. Delhi Police denied these claims. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded proof from Gandhi, who refused to apologize, vowing accountability for the youth.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi initiated a 7-hour sit-in outside the Parliament Street police station to demand an FIR for Sahil Lochab, a student injured by pellets during a July 20 protest.
— The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi initiated a new political strategy by conducting an unannounced protest to secure an FIR for a pellet-gun victim.
22 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, successfully pressured authorities to file an FIR for Sahil Lochab after a seven-hour sit-in.
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