Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protester Shot by RAF During Delhi March
Irshad Shaikh, a 25-year-old MBA graduate, was injured during a protest in Delhi on July 20.
He claims he was shot with pellets by a member of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) while participating in the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march.
Despite the injuries, he did not lose consciousness and managed to reach the hospital.
The Delhi Police denied the use of pellets, and the CRPF did not respond to comments.
Irshad underwent surgery and is currently recovering in the hospital.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda visited him and assured him of care.
Irshad expressed his desire for compensation from the government and hopes to recover quickly.
Irshad Shaikh, 25, was injured during a protest in Delhi on July 20.
He claims he was shot with pellets by an RAF man near Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police denied the use of pellets, and the CRPF did not respond to comments.
Irshad underwent surgery at Lady Hardinge Hospital and is recovering.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda visited him and assured him of care.
- Who
- Irshad Shaikh, a 25-year-old MBA graduate working in Gurgaon
- What
- Shot by pellets during a protest
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Near Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Participated in the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march
Protester's Account
Government's Denial
Use of Pellets
Protester's Account
Irshad Shaikh claims he was shot with pellets by an RAF man during the protest.
Government's Denial
Delhi Police denied the use of pellets.
- Protester's Name
- Irshad Shaikh
- Age
- 25
- Occupation
- MBA Graduate, Works in Gurgaon
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Hospital
- Lady Hardinge Hospital
- Injuries
- Pellet injuries to face, eyes, and neck
- Union Health Minister's Visit
- J P Nadda
