Indian police use of pellet guns in protests

Indian police and paramilitary forces have been accused of using pellet guns as a crowd-control measure against protesters during demonstrations in Delhi and Punjab, with police denying deployment while witnesses report injuries. The incidents have sparked debate over the legality and safety of non-lethal weapons used during protest crackdowns.

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