Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held a peaceful demonstration at a Delhi police station, seeking the registration of an FIR in connection with an alleged pellet-gun injury suffered by a student during a protest. Gandhi accompanied the alleged victim and urged the authorities to formally record the complaint and initiate an impartial investigation.
Rahul Gandhi Seeks FIR in Alleged Pellet Gun Injury Case
The incident has drawn political attention, with questions being raised over the use of force during demonstrations. Gandhi maintained that the student’s allegations should be examined through proper legal procedures and that the authorities should ensure transparency in the investigation. His sit-in was presented as a demand for due process rather than confrontation.
No immediate reaction from the Delhi Police
Police officials reportedly held discussions with Gandhi and the student regarding the complaint. The Congress leader continued to press for formal action, arguing that registering the FIR would allow the allegations to be investigated according to law. The episode has since become a point of political debate over police action, protest rights and accountability.
Gandhi’s peaceful sit-in at the police station highlighted his demand for the complaint to be registered according to established procedures. He urged the police to hear the student’s account and examine available evidence before determining responsibility. The Congress has portrayed the matter as an issue concerning democratic rights and the protection of citizens during peaceful demonstrations.
