Amnesty report details security force tactics used against student protesters in India
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Amnesty International reported that Indian security forces utilized lethal weapons, including pellet guns and electric shock devices, against student protesters in New Delhi on July 20, 2026. The demonstrations, led by the youth movement Cockroach Janta Party, were triggered by national examination scandals and the subsequent removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk. While the Indian government denied using excessive force and specifically refuted the use of pellet guns, Amnesty’s Evidence Lab verified contradictory video, photographic, and medical evidence confirming injuries to over 100 students.
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party have demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah in response to the alleged police brutality. The situation remains politically contentious as the government continues to deny the findings despite the opposition's call for accountability and the continued spread of protests to other states, such as Bihar.
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