Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protester Injured by Pellet Gun at CJP Rally
A protester was injured by a pellet gun during a rally organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi.
The protest was calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a NEET exam paper leak.
The protester claims that police used pellet guns, causing 30 wounds on his body.
However, the Delhi Police deny using pellet guns.
The protester is unsure whether the pellet gun was fired by the Delhi Police or the Rapid Action Force (RAF), which was also present.
The Congress party and other groups have demanded an apology and action against those responsible for the use of pellet guns.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the city police regarding the use of excessive force during the protest.
A 28-year-old protester was injured by a pellet gun during a CJP rally in Delhi.
The protest demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
The protester claims police used pellet guns, causing 30 wounds.
Delhi Police deny using pellet guns during the protest.
The protester is unsure whether the pellet gun was fired by Delhi Police or the RAF.
- Who
- Protesters and Delhi Police
- What
- Protest over NEET paper leak and use of pellet guns
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Why
- Demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters and Opposition
Delhi Police
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters claim pellet guns were used by police, causing injuries.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police deny possessing or using pellet guns during the protest.
Initiation of Violence
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters allege police fired tear gas first.
Delhi Police
Police claim protesters initiated the violence.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Central Delhi
- Injured Protester's Age
- 28 years old
- Number of Pellet Wounds
- 30
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Demand of Protest
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak
- Police Denial
- Delhi Police deny using pellet guns
- CRPF Involvement
- Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed alongside Delhi Police