Police used excessive force during Delhi protests: Amnesty
Amnesty International has accused Delhi police of using excessive force, including pellet guns and electric shock devices, against student protesters. The report contradicts official police claims that force was only used in response to violent demonstrators.
Why it matters
The report highlights ongoing tensions regarding civil liberties and police conduct in India, currently under investigation by the Supreme Court.
Police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign last month, Amnesty International said Monday (August 24, 2026).
The framing focuses heavily on the Amnesty International report and the perspective of the protesters, though it does include the police response.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in