Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- Demonstrations, Protests And Riots
- By The New York Times
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On July 20, New Delhi witnessed a significant police intervention against a peaceful youth demonstration, employing controversial crowd control methods including pellet ammunition, batons, and tear gas. The incident, scrutinized by international media analysis, has sparked widespread criticism regarding law enforcement's use of force against unarmed civilians. The crackdown raised serious questions about police conduct, governmental accountability, and citizens' fundamental right to peaceful assembly in India's capital.
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Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force. continue reading...
