The political dispute over the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 student protest has intensified, with Rahul Gandhi maintaining that students were injured by pellet fire while the government continues to deny the allegation. The controversy centers on claims made by injured protesters, including Delhi University student Sahil Lochap, who alleged that his eye was damaged after being struck during the demonstration. Delhi Police has denied possessing or using pellet guns, while reports suggest that the Rapid Action Force (RAF), a unit of the CRPF, was deployed for crowd control. According to official sources cited in the report, security personnel followed standard operating procedures, including warnings, lathi charge, and tear gas, before using what they describe as anti-riot guns rather than conventional pellet guns. Officials state that anti-riot guns fire rubber or plastic projectiles, unlike pellet guns that discharge metal pellets. The debate has revived concerns previously raised over pellet gun use in Kashmir and has fueled political exchanges over crowd-control practices, accountability, and the proportional use of force during public demonstrations.
Pellet Gun Controversy: Pellet Gun Debate Deepens as Rahul Gandhi, Government Clash Over Student Protest Response
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