Pellets now ‘part of body’ of those injured in Parliament march
Protesters injured by pellets during a demonstration in Delhi are facing long-term health consequences, with some pellets remaining permanently lodged in their bodies. Doctors have performed surgeries to remove high-risk pellets, but others remain as part of the patients' anatomy.
Why it matters
It raises significant concerns regarding police crowd-control tactics and the long-term human rights implications of using pellet guns on civilians.
Two weeks after at least four protesters sustained pellet injuries during the July 20 protest march to Parliament, some pellets remain lodged in their bodies, with doctors removing only those that pose a greater risk if left inside.
Prashant Kumar Singh, a 25-year-old artist who was among the protesters injured by pellets, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday after undergoing surgery to remove multiple pellets.
Recalling the July 20 incident, Mr. Singh said, “When the lathi charge began, we were all pushed towards Connaught Place. There was a sudden shock to my body and then I realised that blood was dripping from my arm.”
He said doctors initially treated his wounds and advised against surgery. After seeking a third medical opinion, he underwent the procedure at Holy Family Hospital on Monday.
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