On July 20, Delhi Police denied using pellet guns during protests
Police denial contradicts hospital report of pellet injuries on protesters.
On July 20, Delhi Police denied using pellet guns during protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. However, Safdarjung Hospital confirmed a 28-year-old protester suffered pellet wounds. The Rapid Action Force (RAF), equipped with pellet guns, was present; CRPF did not comment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to introduce a bill addressing the issue next week.
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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