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Centre Refutes Rahul Gandhi’s Claim: Only Tear Gas Used, No Shots Fired
✍️ TOI India
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 04:41 PM
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The central government has denied Rahul Gandhi’s allegations that police fired shots during the protest, stating that only tear gas was deployed and demanding an apology.
The central government has officially denied Rahul Gandhi’s claim that police fired shots during a recent protest, stating that only tear gas was deployed.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, officials cited police reports and surveillance footage to support the claim that no live ammunition was discharged.
The government has demanded that Rahul Gandhi retract his allegations and issue an apology, citing the potential impact on public order and the credibility of law enforcement.
Rahul Gandhi has yet to respond to the government’s demand, and the incident has drawn attention to the broader debate over protest policing in India.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, officials cited police reports and surveillance footage to support the claim that no live ammunition was discharged.
The government has demanded that Rahul Gandhi retract his allegations and issue an apology, citing the potential impact on public order and the credibility of law enforcement.
Rahul Gandhi has yet to respond to the government’s demand, and the incident has drawn attention to the broader debate over protest policing in India.