At least 10 people injured by pellets on July 20, shows RTI response
RTI responses from two Delhi hospitals confirm that at least 10 people were injured by pellet guns during a protest march to Parliament on July 20. While Delhi Police initially denied the use of such weapons, official police records later acknowledged that the Rapid Action Force fired anti-riot rounds during the demonstration.
Why it matters
The report highlights a discrepancy between official police statements and medical records regarding the use of force against protesters in the national capital, raising concerns about transparency and police accountability.
According to RTI responses by two hospitals to All India Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale, at least 10 people were injured by pellets during the march to Parliament on July 20.
Lady Hardinge Medical College in the national capital said in its Right to Information (RTI) response that nine people were injured by pellets. Hospital sources confirmed the authenticity of the response. Safdarjung Hospital said in its response that one person was injured by pellets.
While the Delhi Police first denied the use of pellet guns, a general diary entry filed at the Parliament Street police station on July 22 said that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired two rounds from an anti-riot gun.
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