Delhi Police Used Pellet Guns on Protesters at Jantar Mantar, Police Deny It
A protester named Shaikh Irshad Mansoori suffered pellet injuries near Jantar Mantar, making it the first known case of security forces using pellet guns in Delhi. Police have denied using pellet guns or shock batons and have asked the public to verify facts. The Uttarakhand High Court separately called police detention of an activist on his way to the Delhi protest 'gundagardi' and 'anarchy', directing a senior officer to be made a party to the case.
Why It Matters
The use of pellet guns against protesters on the streets of Delhi is a serious escalation. It directly touches on citizens' constitutional right to protest and the limits of police power.
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