Pellet Guns
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Delhi Police files FIR under Sections 118 and 125 of BNS: What do these sections talk about?
India | Aug 21, 2026, 11:21 PM ISTSection 118 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt using dangerous weapons, means, or harmful substances. This section also replaces the former Section 324 and related provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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'Pellets hit near his heart, police have orders to not lodge FIR': Rahul firm on dharna with victim
India | Aug 21, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTRahul Gandhi alleged that Sahil Lochab suffered severe injuries after being hit by pellets during the July 20 protest, citing an AIIMS report that he said found more than 200 pellets in his body, including three in his eye, resulting in loss of vision.
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'Not interested in Amit Shah's fantasy conversations': Rahul Gandhi lays out three demands
India | Aug 10, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTRahul Gandhi demanded answers from Amit Shah over the alleged police action against protesting students and listed three key Opposition demands. The Congress leader also sought PM Modi's apology and answers over alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations.
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'Continue your duties fearlessly, I will take responsibility': CRPF chief amid pellet gun row
India | Jul 30, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTCRPF Director General's statement came amid reports of alleged use of pellet guns by security forces during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.
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Fact Check: Were pellet guns used on CJP protesters? Delhi Police responds to viral claims
Delhi | Jul 22, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTDelhi Police has denied allegations that pellet guns were used against CJP protesters during the 'Sansad Chalo' march, calling the viral claims false and warning of legal action against those spreading misinformation.
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Pellet victims protest, demand ban on use of pellet guns
India | May 20, 2019, 07:00 PM ISTThe protesters demanded ban on pellet guns, saying their continued use could render more people blind.
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Phoney image to targeting PM Modi: How an ‘uphinged’ Pak cried foul on Swaraj’s UNGA speech
World | Sep 25, 2017, 10:51 AM ISTIn her attempt to defame India at the international forum, Maleeha tried to pass off picture of a Palestinian girl as of a pellet gun victim from Kashmir
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Will Ask Govt To Stop Using Pellet Guns If There Is No Stone Throwing In J&K : SC
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Plastic bullets to be used for crowd control in Kashmir, pellet guns 'last resort' in non-lethal category
India | Apr 17, 2017, 10:12 PM ISTThe security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to use non-penetrative plastic bullets for crowd control.
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Now a grenade with spicy jelly to tackle protests in Jammu and Kashmir
India | Mar 29, 2017, 11:39 PM ISTIn a bid to control violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir, now a grenade packed with spicy jelly, which causes irritation in the eyes on exploding, is likely to be included in the weaponry of
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Present ‘effective’ alternatives to pellet guns by April 10: SC tells Centre
India | Mar 27, 2017, 06:21 PM ISTThe court was hearing a plea filed by the Kashmir High Court Bar Association seeking directions on the "misuse" of pellet guns in Kashmir Valley
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As protests regain strength, pellet guns make a comeback in Valley
India | Feb 28, 2017, 12:42 PM ISTCRPF Director General K Durga Prasad confirmed on Monday that the pellet guns will be making a comeback in the Valley, although with certain tweaks.
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Alternatives to pellet guns were approved in 2012, acquisitions never happened
India | Aug 30, 2016, 04:33 PM ISTScores of youngsters left visually impaired in the unrest in the Kashmir Valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8 could have been saved, had the erstwhile government led by
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More fatalities if pellet guns are banned: CRPF tells J&K HC
India | Aug 19, 2016, 02:53 PM ISTThe CRPF has informed Jammu and Kashmir High Court that if pellet guns are banned as a crowd control measure, its personnel will be forced to fire bullets in extreme situations, which can cause more fatalities.
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Army recommends using sound canons, pepper shotguns, chilli grenades over pellet guns
India | Aug 16, 2016, 08:50 AM ISTAmid strong criticism over use of pellet guns by paramilitary forces and state police in Kashmir, the Indian Army has recommended replacing the non-lethal weapon with sound cannons, pepper shotguns and chilli grenades.