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Pellet Gun Use in Sansad March Sparks Outrage, Revisiting Past Incidents

संसद मार्च में पैलेट गन का कथित इस्तेमाल: क्या यह हथियार फिर चर्चा में है?

संसद मार्चमधील पॅलेट गनच्या कथित वापरामुळे वाद पुन्हा उफाळला

সংসদ মার্চে প্যালেট গান ব্যবহারের অভিযোগ, ফের বিতর্কের কেন্দ্রে অস্ত্র

நாடாளுமன்ற ஊர்வலத்தில் பாலேட் துப்பாக்கி பயன்பாடு சர்ச்சை: மீண்டும் விவாதத்தில் ஆயுதம்

సంసద్ మార్చ్‌లో పెల్లెట్ గన్ వాడకంపై ఆరోపణలు: ఆయుధం మళ్లీ వివాదంలో

સંસદ માર્ચમાં પેલેટ ગનનો કથિત ઉપયોગ, ફરી ચર્ચામાં આવ્યું આ શસ્ત્ર

ਸੰਸਦ ਮਾਰਚ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੈਲੇਟ ਗਨ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ 'ਤੇ ਵਿਵਾਦ: ਹਥਿਆਰ ਮੁੜ ਸੁਰਖੀਆਂ 'ਚ

By AI News Desk 🕐 01 August 2026, 04:50 PM 🌍 World
Pellet Gun Controversy Reignited in India

The recent alleged use of a pellet gun during a march organized by the CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) in the vicinity of the Parliament has once again brought into sharp focus a weapon that has drawn significant criticism for the severe injuries it can inflict. This incident has revived painful memories and reignited debates surrounding the controversial use of pellet guns by security forces in India.

A Weapon of Concern

Pellet guns, designed to fire multiple small metal pellets, have been a subject of intense scrutiny, particularly in contexts of crowd control and public demonstrations. While authorities often maintain they are a less-lethal alternative to firearms, numerous reports and accounts from affected individuals suggest otherwise, detailing instances of permanent blindness, grievous bodily harm, and disfigurement.

Timeline of Controversy

The recent event is not an isolated one. India has a history marked by contentious incidents involving pellet guns:

  • 2016 Kashmir Unrest: Perhaps the most widely reported and devastating use of pellet guns occurred in Kashmir during widespread protests. Thousands of individuals, including many young people and children, suffered eye injuries, leading to partial or complete blindness. This period cemented the pellet gun's reputation as a weapon causing widespread suffering.
  • Various Protests: Across different states in India, pellet guns have been deployed during protests, demonstrations, and law and order situations. Reports of injuries have surfaced periodically, leading to calls for a ban or stricter regulation of the weapon.
  • CJP March Incident (Recent): The latest alleged use during a CJP-organized march brings the issue back to the national forefront. The CJP has itself been vocal about human rights and the need for accountability, making this incident particularly noteworthy.

The recurring use of pellet guns, despite widespread condemnation and documented evidence of severe harm, raises critical questions about crowd control policies, the effectiveness of less-lethal options, and the imperative to protect citizens' rights while managing public order. The CJP's march incident serves as a stark reminder that this debate is far from settled and demands urgent attention and review of existing protocols.

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