Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Journalist Injured by Pellets at Delhi Protest Seeks Compensation
A journalist was hurt during a protest in Delhi.
He was hit by pellets and now has more than 30 pellets inside his body.
Doctors say it's too risky to remove them.
The protest was about exam paper leaks and wanted the education minister to resign.
Many people were hurt, and the police say they had to use force because protesters threw stones.
The journalist wants the government to pay him for his injuries.
A famous activist ended his hunger strike after getting promises from the government, but the protesters still want the minister to step down.
A journalist was injured by pellets during a protest in Delhi, leaving over 30 pellets lodged in his body.
The protest was demanding accountability for exam paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Doctors advised against removing the pellets due to the risk of causing more damage.
Nearly 180 people were injured in the clashes, including 118 police personnel and 60 protesters.
The journalist has sought compensation from the government for his injuries.
- Who
- A 28-year-old sports journalist working with Outlook, along with thousands of protesters and police personnel.
- What
- A protest march demanding accountability over examination paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To demand accountability over examination paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protesters and Activists
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters and Activists
Protesters claim excessive force was used by police, including the use of pellet guns on peaceful demonstrators.
Delhi Police
Police maintain that force was necessary after protesters attempted to breach barricades and threw stones and other objects at personnel.
Injury Count
Protesters and Activists
The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) accuses police of suppressing the actual number of injured protesters.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police report that nearly 180 people were injured, including 118 security personnel and 60 protesters.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Number of Pellets
- More than 30
- Injured Protesters
- 60
- Injured Police Personnel
- 118
- Detained Protesters
- 70
- Vandalized Vehicles
- 15 to 20
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days