Rahul Gandhi Stages Dharna at Delhi Police Station, Seeks FIR over Pellet Injuries to Youth During CJP Protest
Rahul Gandhi and Sahil Lochab pressed police to register an FIR after the Congress alleged pellet-gun use against CJP protesters.
- On Friday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who allegedly received pellet gun injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.
- Sahil alleged Delhi Police used pellet guns during the CJP's July 20 march toward Parliament, allegations Gandhi raised at a press conference on July 24; despite providing a written complaint with lawyers on August 17, police refused to register an FIR or provide an investigating officer number.
- The Congress stated that Gandhi sat on dharna outside the DCP Office, where the Deputy Commissioner refused to name an investigating officer or register the FIR after Gandhi spent around 10 minutes inside seeking a report on police actions.
- Later, Gandhi wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for what he called a 'barbaric assault' on CJP protesters, while Congress alleged police withheld a Medico Legal Case report and ignored FIR demands.
- This police station visit precedes Gandhi's planned participation in the 'Students Goonj' programme in Pune, extending his broader activism that includes urging Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet student agitators during ongoing protests.
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Rahul Gandhi Sits On Dharna At Delhi Police Station, Demands FIR Over Student's Pellet Injuries
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Parliament Street Police Station with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who claims he suffered pellet injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at Delhi police station, seeks FIR over pellet injuries to youth during CJP protest
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Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at police station in New Delhi, demands FIR over pellet gun use during July 20 protest
The Delhi Police barricade the area and close gates of Parliament Street police station as Congress party workers and supporters attempt to get inside, raising slogans
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