Watch: Document reveals Delhi Police approved pellet gun use at NEET protest | Above the Fold

Posted on July 28, 2026
By The Hindu
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Newly surfaced documentation from Delhi Police records contradicts official denials regarding the deployment of non-lethal weapons during the NEET examination protest at Jantar Mantar. An RAF diary entry confirms authorization of pellet gun usage against demonstrators, escalating scrutiny on law enforcement tactics. The Supreme Court is examining whether to establish a dedicated investigative task force to examine allegations of excessive police force. This development raises critical questions about accountability, protest management protocols, and the balance between public order maintenance and citizens' constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.

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Watch: Document reveals Delhi Police approved pellet gun use at NEET protest | Above the Fold

An RAF diary entry obtained by The Hindu shows that Delhi Police authorised the use of pellet guns on protesters during last week's NEET protest at Jantar Mantar. The development comes after Delhi Police denied allegations of pellet gun use. As the Supreme Court considers creating a special investigative team to look into the alleged police violence, we look at how this issue will play out in court. We also bring you updates from Assam, where almost all MLAs have pledged to donate one month's salary to flood relief efforts, Meta's accidental removal of the Prime Minister's video message to the youth, and a deadly earthquake in Japan.