A victim of pellet gun injuries during the July 20 protest in Delhi has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a ban on the use of metallic pellets by law enforcement. The petition highlights the need for safer crowd control methods.
A victim who suffered pellet gun injuries during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest in New Delhi has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a ban on the use of metallic pellets by law enforcement agencies. The public interest litigation, filed on July 27, argues that the use of such weapons for crowd control poses a significant risk to civilians. The petition also calls for compensation for those injured during the protest. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case, which raises critical questions about the methods employed by police during civil demonstrations.
The Rapid Action Force (RAF) reportedly used pellet guns on protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march, amid a police crackdown on protesters. The incident has sparked concerns about the use of force against peaceful protesters. According to reports, the RAF personnel used pellet guns on protesters on at least two occasions during the march. The Delhi Police has denied the use of pellet guns against protesters, but news agency PTI has reported that a general diary entry by the security forces mentions the directions. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for an investigation into the use of force against peaceful protesters.
A police document has revealed that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired pellets on protesters in Delhi on the orders of a local cop, sparking concerns over the use of force against civilians. The document, accessed by NDTV, shows that the RAF was deployed in Delhi on the orders of a senior police officer, who directed them to use force against the protesters. The move has been widely criticized, with many calling for an investigation into the use of force against civilians. The incident has raised concerns over the use of force against protesters and the need for greater accountability in the police force.
A document shows that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired a pellet gun at protesters on the directions of a Delhi Police officer. The incident occurred during a march to Parliament on July 20. According to a report by The Hindu, the document reveals that the RAF personnel fired the pellet gun at the protesters, causing injuries to at least four people. The Delhi Police had earlier denied the use of pellet guns during the march. The incident has sparked concerns about the use of force by the police against protesters. The document has raised questions about the accountability of the police officers involved in the incident.
Delhi police officials have identified 989 people with criminal antecedents among the 2,873 people identified through CCTV footage in connection with the Chalo Sansad protest on July 20. The protesters allegedly attacked police personnel and vandalised vehicles. The police have also found that most of the identified individuals were from North-East Delhi localities and South-East Delhi areas. The investigation is ongoing to identify the remaining individuals.
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