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Congress leader Gandhi stages sit-in over pellet gun investigation

Senior Congress politician Rahul Gandhi visited New Delhi police headquarters to seek details on an ongoing investigation into the use of pellet guns during a civil unrest protest. Gandhi arrived at the Parliament Street police station accompanied by an affected individual.

LSN India · 21 August 2026

Congress leader Gandhi stages sit-in over pellet gun investigation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a demonstration outside Parliament Street police station in New Delhi on Thursday, pressing authorities to file a formal complaint regarding the use of pellet guns during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi visited the station and met with Deputy Commissioner of Police officials to inquire about the progress of the investigation into the incident. The Congress politician sought detailed information on the steps taken so far in the case and the status of the inquiry. Gandhi arrived at the police station accompanied by a person affected by the pellet gun incident, underscoring the party's focus on the matter. The visit reflected Congress efforts to draw attention to what the party characterizes as excessive use of force during the public demonstration.