Jantar Mantar Protest
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Experts find tell-tale signs of pellet-gun fire by Indian police during 'cockroach' protests: BBC
Jantar Mantar protest by CJP last month saw bouts of unrest, violence that snowballed after police fired tear gas and baton-charged demonstrators; Opposition Leader Gandhi also accused police of using pellet guns on protesters, after meeting an injured demonstrator in hospital.
August 10, 2026
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demands international scrutiny over Indian police brutality
Human Rights Watch and previously raised UN concerns over policing added international attention to reports of excessive force by Indian police during protests over India's medical entrance examination.
July 27, 2026
Delhi pellet gun crackdown revives painful memories of Indian-occupied Kashmir
Protesters in New Delhi witnessed the use of pellet guns for the first time. The practice has been common in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir since 2010, causing hundreds of young Kashmiri protesters to lose their eyes.
July 27, 2026
India's Congress questions home minister over ‘brutal violence’ against student protesters
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, ‘Most shocking has been the use of lethal pellet guns. Reports in the media and social media clearly show people who have suffered grave injuries, including a journalist.’
July 26, 2026
India's education minister resigns, end called to Delhi protests
The minister Dharmandra Pradhan submits resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of negotiations between the center and the Cockroach Janta Party.
July 25, 2026