Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Hospital Report Contradicts Delhi Police on Pellet Gun Use
On July 20, protesters marched in Delhi to demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister over a NEET paper leak.
Some protesters were injured, with a hospital confirming pellet wounds on a 28-year-old man.
The Delhi Police deny using pellet guns, but protesters and supporting groups claim excessive force was used.
The protest was met with tear gas and lathicharges, and some protesters suffered serious injuries.
The Delhi High Court is seeking responses from the Centre and police on the use of force.
Congress leaders have criticized the government's handling of the protests and called for an apology to the students.
Protesters marched in Delhi on July 20 demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
A hospital confirmed pellet wounds on a 28-year-old protester, contradicting Delhi Police's denial of using pellet guns.
Protesters and groups like CJP and AISA allege excessive force, including lathicharges and tear gas, was used by the police.
The Delhi High Court is seeking responses from the Centre and police on the use of force during the protest.
Congress leaders have criticized the government's handling of the protests and called for an apology to the students.
- Who
- Protesters, Delhi Police, CRPF, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi
- What
- Protest against NEET paper leak and demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak and allege police brutality
Protesters and Supporting Groups
Delhi Police
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters and Supporting Groups
Protesters and groups like CJP and AISA claim that Delhi Police used pellet guns during the protest, causing injuries to demonstrators.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police deny using pellet guns against protesters, stating that such reports are false and misleading.
Police Brutality
Protesters and Supporting Groups
Groups like CJP allege that police used excessive force, including lathicharges and tear gas, and targeted students' heads and legs.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police have not publicly acknowledged the use of excessive force or brutality against protesters.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Injured Protester
- 28-year-old man with pellet wounds
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak
- Pellet Gun Details
- Fires up to 600 metal or rubber pellets at 1,000 feet per second
- CRPF Involvement
- Stationed at the protest site alongside Delhi Police