Delhi Police Crime Branch has begun probing violence during a July 20 protest in the capital, focusing on alleged assaults, vandalism and damage to public property and whether the violence was premeditated. The investigation follows Supreme Court directions quashing related FIRs
Delhi Police defended its use of force during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” protest, telling the Supreme Court that violence and alleged anti-social elements triggered a law-and-order breakdown. The force cited injuries to over 240 personnel and offered to face court-appointed scrutiny
The Congress demanded a Parliament discussion on the alleged use of metal pellets against student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations and asked Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, citing a medico-legal report and seeking accountability
A protester injured during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march was discharged after surgery removed pellets from his face and neck. The incident comes amid continuing controversy over alleged pellet gun use, which Delhi Police has denied, as several injured protesters remain under treatment
