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Police say they acted on senior orders to charge Rahul Gandhi over missing FIR in pellet‑gun case
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:42 AM
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Police officials claim they were directed from higher‑up authorities to file a charge against Rahul Gandhi for failing to lodge an FIR in a pellet‑gun incident.
Police sources told India Today that the decision to charge opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the pellet‑gun case was taken on instructions from senior officials. The charge stems from allegations that Gandhi did not file a formal First Information Report (FIR) after a pellet‑gun incident, a procedural lapse that the authorities say warrants legal action.
According to the statement, the police unit handling the case received a directive from higher‑ranking officers to proceed with the charge sheet, indicating that the move was not initiated independently at the local level. The pellet‑gun incident, which has been under media scrutiny, involved the use of non‑lethal ammunition, but details of the event remain limited.
The revelation comes as political tensions rise ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with opposition parties questioning the timing and motivation behind the charge. No official comment has been received from Rahul Gandhi's office or the senior officials referenced in the police claim.
The police have not disclosed the name of the senior authority who allegedly gave the order, and the matter is expected to be examined by legal counsel in the coming days.
According to the statement, the police unit handling the case received a directive from higher‑ranking officers to proceed with the charge sheet, indicating that the move was not initiated independently at the local level. The pellet‑gun incident, which has been under media scrutiny, involved the use of non‑lethal ammunition, but details of the event remain limited.
The revelation comes as political tensions rise ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with opposition parties questioning the timing and motivation behind the charge. No official comment has been received from Rahul Gandhi's office or the senior officials referenced in the police claim.
The police have not disclosed the name of the senior authority who allegedly gave the order, and the matter is expected to be examined by legal counsel in the coming days.