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Politics
Rahul Gandhi Visits Parliament Street Police Station Over Pellet‑Gun Injury Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:38 PM
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi went to Delhi's Parliament Street police station to inquire about a person injured by a pellet gun, a matter he had previously highlighted.
Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Parliament Street police station in Delhi to seek clarification on a case involving a person injured by a pellet gun. The visit came after the leader had previously raised concerns about the incident in public forums.
During the meeting, Gandhi spoke with senior police officials to obtain an update on the investigation and the medical condition of the injured individual. He reiterated his call for a transparent inquiry and for accountability in the use of crowd‑control weapons.
The episode adds to the ongoing public debate in the capital over the deployment of pellet guns by law‑enforcement agencies and the need for safeguards to prevent civilian injuries.
Political observers note that Gandhi's direct engagement with the police underscores the issue's political sensitivity, especially as similar incidents have drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil‑society groups.
No further details on the investigation were disclosed at the time of the meeting, and the police station did not comment on any forthcoming actions.
During the meeting, Gandhi spoke with senior police officials to obtain an update on the investigation and the medical condition of the injured individual. He reiterated his call for a transparent inquiry and for accountability in the use of crowd‑control weapons.
The episode adds to the ongoing public debate in the capital over the deployment of pellet guns by law‑enforcement agencies and the need for safeguards to prevent civilian injuries.
Political observers note that Gandhi's direct engagement with the police underscores the issue's political sensitivity, especially as similar incidents have drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil‑society groups.
No further details on the investigation were disclosed at the time of the meeting, and the police station did not comment on any forthcoming actions.