The Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns on protesters
On July 20, 2026, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns on protesters during a Parliament march, leading to criticism and demands for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. On July 29, 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh denied allegations, stating that "utmost restraint" was observed, a stance echoed by the Delhi Police who also denied using pellet guns.
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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