Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah if he authorised lethal force against student protesters

Published Jul 28, 08:13 AM UTC

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the alleged use of lethal force, including pellet guns and tear gas, against students peacefully protesting in Delhi on July 20, 2026. Gandhi accused security forces of a 'barbaric assault,' citing serious injuries to hundreds, including women students targeted in private parts, and a 19-year-old student who may lose his eyesight from pellet wounds. He asked Shah if he authorised the use of lethal weapons and who deployed plainclothes personnel. Opposition parties plan to raise the issue in Parliament on July 27, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Modi. The CRPF Director General stated a post-event assessment would be conducted. The article also notes broader opposition efforts to corner the government over 'chadhawa chori' and ethanol blending policy.