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Crime
Indian Forces Fired Pellet Guns on July 20, Supreme Court Scrutinizes Incident
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🗓 30 Jul 2026, 03:40 PM
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Police records and a report from a Member of Legislative Council confirm that Indian forces used pellet guns on July 20, a claim supported by injured protesters. The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to examine the incident.
Police diary entries dated July 20 indicate that security forces deployed pellet guns during a protest. A report submitted by a Member of Legislative Council corroborates the use of the weapon, noting injuries sustained by demonstrators. Several protestors have claimed they were struck by the pellets, leading to medical treatment and legal complaints.
In response to the allegations, the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to review the police diary, the MLC report, and testimonies from the injured. The court will assess whether the use of pellet guns complied with established protocols for crowd control.
The incident has sparked debate over the appropriateness of non-lethal weapons in managing civil unrest. Law enforcement officials have stated that pellet guns were employed to disperse a large gathering, while opposition groups argue that the force was excessive and caused unnecessary harm.
In response to the allegations, the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to review the police diary, the MLC report, and testimonies from the injured. The court will assess whether the use of pellet guns complied with established protocols for crowd control.
The incident has sparked debate over the appropriateness of non-lethal weapons in managing civil unrest. Law enforcement officials have stated that pellet guns were employed to disperse a large gathering, while opposition groups argue that the force was excessive and caused unnecessary harm.