Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi Protests Alleged Police Refusal to Register Pellet FIR
Sahil Lochav says pellet guns injured him during a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
He was treated at Lady Hardinge and later had surgery at AIIMS.
He says his eyesight is still blurry.
Lochav and his lawyer submitted a written complaint to the police on August 14.
They say the police stations sent them to each other instead of accepting the complaint.
They also allege that an FIR was not registered.
Rahul Gandhi went to the DCP office and held a sit-in to demand action.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kumari Selja joined him.
The police's response was not included in the reports.
Sahil Lochav said his vision remained unclear after surgery for alleged pellet-gun injuries.
Lochav alleged that Delhi Police had not registered an FIR after receiving his complaint.
His lawyer said police stations in Connaught Place and Parliament Street sent them back and forth.
Rahul Gandhi held a sit-in outside the DCP office, joined by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kumari Selja.
Congress sources said the complaint was submitted on August 14 and pursued again on August 17 without an Investigating Officer number or acknowledgment.
- Who
- Sahil Lochav, his lawyer, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kumari Selja, and Delhi Police are involved.
- What
- Lochav alleges pellet-gun injuries and says police have not registered an FIR on his complaint.
- When
- The alleged shooting occurred on July 20; the complaint was submitted on August 14 and followed up on August 17. The year is not specified.
- Where
- The alleged incident occurred at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; Lochav was treated at Lady Hardinge and AIIMS, while the protest took place outside the DCP office at Parliament Street Police Station.
- Why
- Rahul Gandhi and the Congress said they were protesting the alleged refusal or failure to accept the complaint, assign an Investigating Officer, and register an FIR.
Lochav and Congress Allegations
Police Response Not Reported
Handling of the complaint
Lochav and Congress Allegations
Lochav's lawyer alleged that Connaught Place and Parliament Street police stations sent them back and forth, returned the complaint, and did not register an FIR.
Police Response Not Reported
The reports do not include a response from Delhi Police explaining how the complaint was handled.
Status of the case
Lochav and Congress Allegations
Congress sources said no Investigating Officer number or acknowledgment was provided and described the alleged conduct as involving a cognisable offence.
Police Response Not Reported
The reports do not independently establish the police's position on the complaint, the alleged offence, or the reasons for the FIR's status.
Evidence of injury
Lochav and Congress Allegations
Lochav said he suffered pellet injuries and continuing vision problems, while his lawyer cited a Lady Hardinge medical report mentioning punctured wounds and bleeding.
Police Response Not Reported
No opposing medical or police account was provided in the reports.
- Complainant
- Sahil Lochav, who alleges he was injured by pellet-gun firing.
- Alleged incident
- Lochav said pellet guns were fired at him during a July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Medical treatment
- He said he was admitted to Lady Hardinge, referred to AIIMS, and underwent surgery; his vision remained unclear.
- Complaint date
- Lochav said he submitted a seven-page complaint through his lawyer on August 14.
- Follow-up
- Congress sources said the complaint was pursued by email and phone on August 17.
- Political protest
- Rahul Gandhi held a sit-in outside the DCP office at Parliament Street Police Station.
- Additional participants
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kumari Selja joined Rahul Gandhi during the sit-in.
