How Drama Unfolded Over Pellet Use The recent standoff between Rahul Gandhi and the Delhi Police over the registration of an FIR for alleged police brutality during the July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar has left many questions unanswered.
At its core, this is not just about one complaint or individual's quest for justice; it is a symptom of a broader pattern of police violence and impunity that has been on the rise in India.
The Congress leader's high voltage protest outside the Parliament Street police station was sparked by the alleged refusal of the Delhi Police to register a complaint over the use of pellet guns against student protesters.