New Delhi: The Delhi Police will register a first information report (FIR) in connection with pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, an official source told news agency PTI on Friday, August 21.
The move comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at the Parliament Street police station in New Delhi, demanding registration of an FIR over pellet injuries allegedly suffered by protesters during the CJP-led demonstrations.
“We will be registering an FIR in the matter,” the source said. We received a complaint from the mother of Sahil Lochab.”
The Congress leader was accompanied by Sahil Lochab, who was reportedly injured by pellets during the protest. He also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that he was afraid of justice.
Gandhi reached the police station along with party leaders and supporters and sought action against those responsible for the injuries.
After his demand was not accepted, he went to the Parliament Street police station and met Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sachin Sharma before staging a sit-in.
He demanded that the Delhi Police register an FIR into the incident and investigate the circumstances under which protesters were injured during the July 20 protest.
The Congress has been raising concerns over the alleged use of pellets during the demonstration and has sought accountability from the authorities.
Gandhi’s dharna at the police station came amid the ongoing political dispute over the July 20 protest and the injuries suffered by participants.
