Teen protester may lose eye after pellet injury
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Teen protester may lose eye after pellet injury

The Telegraph··24 Jul

Sahil Lochab, 19, sustained a pellet injury during the July 20 CJP march in Delhi and may lose sight in his right eye, his family said. Doctors are monitoring the injury after protesters clashed with police. Delhi Police denied using pellets during the demonstration. The case adds to mounting injury claims from the Sansad Chalo agitation over NEET paper leaks.

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What It Means For You

  • Injury claims from July 20 protests may trigger legal and medical reviews.
  • Police denial of pellet use sets up contested accountability narratives.
  • Protest safety concerns affect whether students join future demonstrations.

What's Happening

  • Sahil Lochab, 19, sustained a pellet injury on July 20.
  • His family said he may lose sight in his right eye.
  • Delhi Police denied using pellets during the demonstration.

July 20 Injury Dispute

  • Injury occurred during the CJP Sansad Chalo march in Delhi.
  • Doctors are monitoring the protester's critical eye wound.
  • Case adds to mounting injury claims from the agitation.
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