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Journalist injured by pellet guns during Delhi student protests
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2026-07-23 22:13   Incidents   10

Journalist injured by pellet guns during Delhi student protests

A journalist from Outlook magazine sustained pellet wounds while covering student protests in Delhi, according to medical records from Safdarjung Hospital.The injuries, described as 26 small round wounds on the right side of his body, are consistent with pellet gun use.Delhi Police has denied using such weapons, but evidence from multiple departments including forensic medicine and toxicology suggests otherwise.Similar cases include a protester requiring surgery to remove pellets from his face and neck, and a student allegedly blinded in one eye.Past incidents in Kashmir and Manipur show pellet guns have been used in crowd control.The article highlights the ongoing debate over which force deployed the pellets and the lack of official confirmation from involved agencies.The incident raises questions about police tactics and the impact on protesters' health.

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