Drama unfolds as Rahul Gandhi reaches police-station with pellet victim
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High drama unfolded in Delhi on Friday as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached the Parliament Street Police Station, accompanied by Sahil Lochab, a youth who allegedly sustained pellet gun injuries during the July 20 Gen Z protest. The incident took officials by surprise as Gandhi entered the station with Lochab and others. According to reports, he first visited Mandir Marg Police Station and requested that a case be registered. However, when they refused, he proceeded to meet the DCP Central.
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Gandhi at the DCP Office
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrived at the DCP Office at the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/YC7GiXCw7h
— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2026
Protest allegations
Congress accuses RAF of using pellet guns
The Congress party has alleged that Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel used pellet guns during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march.
Last month, Gandhi addressed the media with Lohchab standing by his side.
"The government has been denying that pellets were fired. But here is the proof," Gandhi said, lifting Lohchab's t-shirt to show multiple pellet wounds on his face, arm and upper body.
Police
Delhi Police have repeatedly denied using pellet guns
The Delhi Police have repeatedly denied using pellet guns.
On Tuesday, the Delhi Police filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court denying the use of excessive force against student protesters during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march.
However, medical reports of injured protesters have cast doubt on the police's claim of not using pellet guns.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has yet to comment on the matter.
Evidence scrutiny
Investigation raises questions about police's claim
The protest turned violent as hundreds of students tried to march toward Parliament, demanding the resignation of the then Education Minister over exam paper leaks.
Pradhan resigned as Education Minister days later.
The Supreme Court has formed a five-member High-Powered Inquiry Committee (HPIC) to probe allegations of excessive use of force by police and paramilitary forces, as well as alleged violence by protesters.