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Rahul Gandhi’s 8‑hour dharna triggers FIR in Jantar Mantar pellet‑gun case
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM
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After an eight‑hour sit‑in at Jantar Mantar, Delhi police filed a First Information Report in the pellet‑gun case that Rahul Gandhi had been demanding.
Rahul Gandhi staged an eight‑hour dharna at the Jantar Mantar public square in New Delhi, pressing authorities to lodge a formal First Information Report (FIR) over a pellet‑gun incident that had previously drawn criticism.
Following the protest, Delhi police registered an FIR concerning the alleged use of pellet‑gun ammunition on demonstrators at the historic site. The filing addresses the specific demand made by Gandhi and his supporters during the sit‑in.
The case originates from an earlier confrontation where security forces employed non‑lethal pellet rounds on a crowd of protesters, resulting in injuries. By recording the FIR, investigators can now pursue further inquiries and potential charges against those responsible.
Political observers note that the development may influence the narrative ahead of upcoming elections, though officials maintain that the action is a routine legal step prompted by the protester's demand.
Following the protest, Delhi police registered an FIR concerning the alleged use of pellet‑gun ammunition on demonstrators at the historic site. The filing addresses the specific demand made by Gandhi and his supporters during the sit‑in.
The case originates from an earlier confrontation where security forces employed non‑lethal pellet rounds on a crowd of protesters, resulting in injuries. By recording the FIR, investigators can now pursue further inquiries and potential charges against those responsible.
Political observers note that the development may influence the narrative ahead of upcoming elections, though officials maintain that the action is a routine legal step prompted by the protester's demand.