Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition leader, alleged that pellet guns were used against peaceful student protesters in Delhi during the Jantar Mantar protests.He presented a student with eye injuries, claiming the youth lost vision in one eye after being hit by pellets while holding the Indian tricolour.Gandhi accused the government of attacking the country's future, stating that thousands of youths faced pellet and lathi attacks.The Delhi Police denied using pellet guns, citing unruly crowds, while a CRPF official mentioned that pellet guns are part of anti-riot gear.Medical reports from hospitals indicated pellet injuries, but authorities maintained no such weapons were deployed.

The protests, linked to NEET exam irregularities, have persisted for over a month, with students demanding accountability and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.