Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests

What the report says

Al Jazeera reported on July 23, 2026, that Indian police are facing accusations of using pellet guns during a crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi. The outlet said videos have surfaced that appear to show police deploying harsher tactics against demonstrators involved in India’s student protest movement in the capital.

According to Al Jazeera’s brief video report description, more than 100 students have reportedly been injured. The report also cited claims that some protesters were struck by pellets, though the supplied article text does not identify the police units involved, the source of the injury count, or whether authorities have responded to the allegations.

The development matters because pellet-firing weapons have been widely criticized in crowd-control contexts due to the risk of serious injury, especially to the eyes and face. In India, their use has previously been a politically sensitive issue, particularly in protest settings. The new allegations, if substantiated, could intensify scrutiny of police tactics and the government’s handling of student-led dissent.

The available Al Jazeera text does not specify what triggered the protests, how long the demonstrations have been under way, or whether any arrests were made. Further confirmation from officials, medical personnel, student groups, or independent investigators would be needed to establish the full scale of injuries and the exact circumstances shown in the videos.