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RTI reveals 10 injured by pellets during Parliament march

Published Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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  • Pellet Gun Injuries & Police Accountability — 1 source

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An RTI response has revealed that at least 10 people were injured by pellets during a march to Parliament on July 20. This contradicts initial police denials, with a general diary entry confirming that the Rapid Action Force fired two rounds from an anti-riot gun on the orders of a Delhi Police officer. The incident has reignited debate over the use of pellet guns by Indian security forces.

What We Know — Key Points

  • At least 10 people were injured by pellets during the march to Parliament on July 20, according to RTI responses from Lady Hardinge Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital.
  • A general diary entry at the Parliament Street Police Station recorded the discharge of two rounds from an anti-riot gun on July 20, 2026, by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) on the orders of a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) rank officer.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Pellet Gun Injuries & Police Accountability
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu emphasizes the discrepancy between police denials and hospital records regarding pellet gun injuries, highlighting a lack of transparency from the government and police. It also details the internal review criticizing the RAF's conduct and the Supreme Court's nuanced stance on police use of pellet guns, calling for a graded response while acknowledging concerns about misuse and the need for police protection. The Hindu also highlights the controversy surrounding the use of pellet guns by Indian security forces, emphasizing the severe injuries sustained by protesters and the political debate it has sparked, while also providing historical context of their contentious use.

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