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Rahul Gandhi accuses government of lying on pellets
NDTV··24 Jul
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on July 24 accused the government of lying about pellet gun use, appearing with 19-year-old victim Sahil Lohchab. Lohchab, a Delhi University final-year student hit during the July 20 march, may lose vision in his right eye after surgery at AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police and government have denied using pellet guns against protesters.
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What It Means For You
- Families of injured protesters now have a prominent political voice amplifying their medical evidence.
- Students attending future protests may weigh personal safety more heavily given documented pellet injuries.
- Sahil's case adds pressure on authorities to formally acknowledge and investigate use-of-force allegations.
What's Happening
- Rahul Gandhi appeared with pellet victim Sahil Lohchab and accused the government of lying about pellet gun use.
- Lohchab, a 19-year-old Delhi University student, may lose vision in his right eye after the July 20 march.
- Police and government have denied that pellet guns were used against protesters.
One Student's Injuries Become A Flashpoint
- Sahil was preparing for the Delhi Police head constable exam while working as a driver with his father.
- His mother said pellets pierced his eye and upper body during the march.
- Gandhi demanded a prime ministerial apology and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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