The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking a complete ban on the use of pellet guns following injuries reported during the July 20 protest over the paper leak issue. The petition, filed by former IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad along with two individuals who claim they were injured during the demonstration, seeks a prohibition on pellet guns and compensation for those affected. The issue has triggered intense political confrontation, with the Congress accusing the government of authorizing excessive force against students. Rahul Gandhi alleged in Parliament and later at a press conference that pellet guns were used during the protest and held Union Home Minister Amit Shah politically responsible for the actions of security agencies. The BJP rejected the allegations, maintaining that no bullets were fired and that only tear gas was used to control the crowd. The party also accused Rahul Gandhi of making misleading claims and demanded an apology. The controversy has kept the issue at the center of political debate, with the Supreme Court hearing expected to address the legality of pellet gun use and the petitioners’ demands.
Supreme Court: Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Pellet Gun Ban as Political Row Intensifies Over Student Protest
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