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Politics
Delhi Police Files FIR Over Pellet‑Gun Allegation Linked to Rahul Gandhi’s Dharna
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:18 AM
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The Delhi police have registered a first information report against an alleged pellet‑gun incident that surfaced during Rahul Gandhi’s recent dharna, officials said.
Delhi police on Tuesday lodged a first information report (FIR) concerning an alleged pellet‑gun incident that emerged during a dharna led by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The FIR, filed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, marks the formal initiation of a criminal investigation into the matter.
According to a police spokesperson, the complaint was received after video footage and eyewitness accounts suggested the use of a pellet‑gun in the vicinity of the protest site. The authorities said they would examine the evidence, identify any individuals involved, and determine whether any legal provisions were violated.
Rahul Gandhi’s dharna, staged to demand action on several political issues, has drawn significant public attention. While the protest remains peaceful, the FIR introduces a legal dimension that could influence the political narrative surrounding the event.
The police have not disclosed the names of any suspects at this stage and have indicated that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
According to a police spokesperson, the complaint was received after video footage and eyewitness accounts suggested the use of a pellet‑gun in the vicinity of the protest site. The authorities said they would examine the evidence, identify any individuals involved, and determine whether any legal provisions were violated.
Rahul Gandhi’s dharna, staged to demand action on several political issues, has drawn significant public attention. While the protest remains peaceful, the FIR introduces a legal dimension that could influence the political narrative surrounding the event.
The police have not disclosed the names of any suspects at this stage and have indicated that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.