pellet guns

The Opposition is demanding a statement from Home Minister Shah regarding the police action against protesting students on July 20, which included the use of pellet guns, and has called for his resignation over the issue.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government for using force against protesting students and demanded that PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah clarify who authorized the use of 'pellet guns' and 'AK-47s'.

A petition in the Supreme Court seeks to ban pellet guns and secure compensation for injuries caused by state action during a protest on July 20. The petition is supported by a retired IB Special Director and victims of the incident.

Delhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters marching to Parliament, but allegations against the Rapid Action Force have reignited discussions about non-lethal weapons and the legal framework for dispersing unlawful assemblies.

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.

Disability rights organizations, including the Progressive Medicos and Scientific Forum (PMSF) and groups under the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD), have called for a ban on pellet guns and electric shock batons by all police forces. They also demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the alleged use of these weapons against protesters during a July 20 march to Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi displayed pellet gun injuries of protesters and criticized the government for using force against them. He stated that thousands of youth have been injured with pellet guns and beaten during peaceful protests.

Indian police are accused of using pellet guns during a crackdown on student protests. Videos have emerged showing the police action against demonstrators.

Pellet guns were used during the 2024 farmers protest at Khanuari and Shambhu barrier along the Punjab-Haryana border. Police denied their deployment, while farmer leaders alleged injuries caused by their use.

The article addresses frequently asked questions about pellet guns, explaining their nature and why they are considered lethal. It focuses on the issue of pellet gun usage and related violence in the Valley.

Pellet guns and shock batons were reportedly used against protesters in Delhi, with Shaikh Irshad Mansoori sustaining pellet injuries. Police denied the use of such weapons, urging the public to 'verify facts.'

The Bollywood film 'Chauhaan' has drawn criticism for trivializing the suffering of Kashmiri victims maimed by Indian forces' use of pellet guns, which have caused severe injuries and mass blindings. Survivors like Inam Ahmad, who lost 80% of his eyesight, describe ongoing physical and emotional trauma, while rights advocates accuse Bollywood of sanitizing state violence in Kashmir.