India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Summary
Experts say injuries of some protesters in Delhi during a July 20 rally are consistent with pellet gun wounds. The government has not confirmed the use of pellet guns, but independent analysis and hospital reports support this claim.Key Facts
- On July 20, thousands protested in central Delhi demanding education reforms and the education minister’s resignation.
- Police used batons, wooden sticks, and tear gas against the protesters.
- Official reports state 60 protesters and 118 police personnel were injured; protesters say more were hurt.
- Pellet guns fire many small metal pellets widely, causing multiple small wounds.
- Independent ballistic experts confirmed pellet gun wounds on at least four injured protesters.
- Pellet guns are banned or restricted in many countries due to the danger they pose.
- Injuries from pellet guns can be serious or even life-threatening at distances of up to 100 feet.
- This may be the first use of pellet guns on citizens in India’s capital, though they have been used in Kashmir since 2010 with severe consequences.
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