Delhi Police Registers FIR In Pellet Gun Case; Rahul Gandhi Ends 7-Hour Protest

News india Delhi Police Registers FIR In Pellet Gun Case; Rahul Gandhi Ends 7-Hour ProtestLast Updated:August 21, 2026, 20:37 ISTRahul Gandhi sat in protest outside Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station, demanding action over the pellet gun complaint.Rapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Got Question about the News?The Congress leader had earlier approached police seeking action over Lochab's complaintDelhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with the alleged pellet gun incident linked to the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest. The case has been filed under Sections 118 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The FIR comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna outside the Parliament Street Police Station, demanding action over allegations that pellet guns were used against protesters.Recommended StoriesBRICS Summit 2026: Here Are The 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Historic New Delhi EditionUttarakhand’s Road Safety Crisis: 775 Killed In Accidents In First 7 Months This YearAdult Film Star, Audi & Arms: Viral Video Raises Fresh Questions Over Odisha's Rourkela Circuit HouseWoman Dies Nearly Six Months After Love Marriage, Husband Held Over Rs 30 Lakh & SUV Dowry DemandGandhi arrived at the police station with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab on Friday, who has alleged that he suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 protest. Gandhi had been pressing the police to register a case and had said he would not leave until an FIR was filed.FIR Filed Under Sections 118, 125 BNSSection 118 of the BNS deals with voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt using dangerous weapons or other dangerous means.Section 125 covers acts that endanger the life or personal safety of others.The case relates to allegations raised by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who has claimed that he suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 protest. Rahul Gandhi had highlighted Lochab’s case while demanding that police register an FIR.Rahul Gandhi Says Pellet Gun FIR Is ‘First Step Of Justice’Rahul Gandhi has described the registration of an FIR in the alleged pellet gun case as the “first step of justice", while 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who has alleged that he was injured by pellet gunfire, thanked Gandhi for supporting his demand for action.Gandhi said that Lochab had suffered around 100 pellet injuries and had lost vision in one eye. He also claimed that it took nearly a month for the FIR to be registered and said final approval for the case came from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Home Minister.Sahil Lochab Thanks Rahul GandhiLochab said his FIR had finally been registered and credited Gandhi for consistently enquiring about his health and supporting his case.According to Lochab, he had told Gandhi on Thursday that the FIR had still not been registered. He said Gandhi then assured him that the case would be registered the following day.Lochab said the police took around eight hours to complete the FIR registration process after the assurance was given.The FIR relates to allegations of pellet gun use during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar. Rahul Gandhi had earlier staged a dharna outside the Parliament Street Police Station, demanding that police register a case over the alleged firing.The Congress leader had earlier approached police seeking action over Lochab’s complaint. After meeting senior police officials, Gandhi sat in protest outside the DCP office at Parliament Street Police Station.साहिल की FIR दर्ज न होने देने का एक ही मतलब है –नरेंद्र मोदी और अमित शाह के राज में शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन कर रहे युवाओं पर खुलेआम पैलेट गन चलाई जा सकती है, मगर उन्हें इंसाफ नहीं मिल सकता।जब तक FIR दर्ज नहीं होती, जब तक दोषियों पर कड़ी कार्रवाई का भरोसा नहीं मिलता – हम डटे… pic.twitter.com/iJ6ojC9mmA— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 21, 2026However, the officials had earlier rejected claims about security personnel using pellet guns against students during the protest.Meanwhile, Gandhi also highlighted Lochab’s injuries, including the reported risk to his vision in one eye.The alleged pellet gun use has been disputed by Delhi Police, while the matter is also being examined through a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee looking into allegations of excessive and disproportionate use of force during the protestsNews18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18Delhi Police officials have rejected claims that security personnel used pellet guns against students during the Jantar Mantar protest. They have also stated that they do not possess pellet guns.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorAnushka VatsAnushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can ...Read MoreLocation : First Published:August 21, 2026, 17:34 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More