Rahul Gandhi Alleges Nail-Studded Lathis Used Against Protesters; Rijiju Dismisses Claims
Allegations of police brutality against protesters warrant urgent attention.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that lathis studded with nails were used against protesters during the Jantar Mantar protests in July, leading to injuries. In response, Kiren Rijiju claimed no serious injuries occurred and praised the Delhi Police for handling the protest peacefully. He also stated that thousands died during similar protests when the Congress was in power.
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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