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After ‘testing ground’ in Kashmir, pellet guns used on student protesters in India's capital
Indian authorities in New Delhi used pellet guns against student protesters demanding educational reforms, with hospital records confirming injuries. The Delhi police denied the use of pellet guns, but the Rapid Action Force (RAF) admitted to excessive force. The tactic has been previously used in Indian-controlled Kashmir, drawing comparisons from activists.
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