Delhi protesters describe life-altering injuries after pellet-gun firing

Delhi protesters describe life-altering injuries after pellet-gun firing

Two young men carry the scars of the brutal police crackdown on student-led protests in India. Shweta Sharma speaks to them and their families about the highly controversial use of pellet guns by the security forces

‘The Doctors… Didn't Treat Him Like A Student But A Terrorist’: Family Of 3rd Delhi Victim With Pellet Injuries

A Delhi University student may permanently lose vision in one eye after he was reportedly injured during the 20 July protest in New Delhi. His case—among at least three reported pellet-like injuries—comes as Delhi Police deny using pellet guns and his family alleges critical delays in treatment. The wide use of pellet guns in Kashmir has previously come under criticism from the Supreme Court, the United Nations and human rights groups.