Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, demands accountability for police assault on student protesters

Published Jul 26, 09:55 AM UTC

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the July 20, 2026, police assault on peacefully protesting students in Delhi. Gandhi condemned the use of lethal force, including pellet guns and tear gas, which left hundreds injured, including a journalist and a 19-year-old student, Sahil Lochab, who may lose an eye. He questioned whether Shah approved the use of such force and who authorized plainclothes personnel seen beating students. Gandhi called for action against those responsible and demanded Prime Minister Modi apologize. He emphasized that peaceful protest is a democratic right and that the country is demanding answers.