Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Protesters Injured by Pellets in Delhi
Prashant, a 25-year-old artist from Delhi, was injured by pellets during a protest on July 20.
He was hit in his chest, right arm, and groin.
Some pellets were removed, but a few remain deep in his tissue.
Doctors say removing deep pellets is difficult and they keep patients under observation.
Prashant is still receiving medical advice at Lok Nayak Hospital.
Prashant, a 25-year-old artist, was injured by pellets during a protest in Delhi.
He was hit in the chest, right upper limb, and groin.
Some pellets were removed, but a few remain deep in his tissue.
Doctors say removing deep pellets is difficult and they keep patients under observation.
Prashant is still receiving medical advice at Lok Nayak Hospital.
- Who
- Prashant, a 25-year-old artist from Delhi
- What
- Injured by pellets during a protest
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- During the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest
Protester's Perspective
Hospital's Perspective
Severity of Injuries
Protester's Perspective
Prashant describes the pain and difficulty of having pellets lodged in his body.
Hospital's Perspective
Dr. Himani Ahluwalia explains the medical challenges in removing deeply lodged pellets.
- Name
- Prashant
- Age
- 25
- Occupation
- Artist
- Location
- Delhi
- Hospital
- Lady Hardinge Hospital
- Date of Injury
- July 20
- Injury Locations
- Chest, right upper limb, inguinal region
- Pellet Types
- Lead, steel, or plastic
