India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Protests in Delhi, India, have escalated as security forces were filmed using pellet guns against demonstrators. The protesters are demanding educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister, though official responses remain limited.
Why it matters
The use of force against protesters raises significant human rights concerns and highlights ongoing political instability in the region.
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns' Close Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister.
BBC Verify has been analysing videos from across the capital, which show security officers firing so-called pellet guns towards protesters.
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