Delhi Police to register FIR over pellet injuries to youth during July 20 protest
Delhi Police will register an FIR regarding pellet injuries to Sahil Lochab during the July 20 protest following Rahul Gandhi's intervention.
The move comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at the Parliament Street police station, demanding registration of the FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during the CJP-led protest
Published - August 21, 2026 06:19 pm IST - New Delhi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest, at Parliament Street police station, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Delhi Police will register an FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar, an official source said on Friday (August 21, 2026).
The move comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at the Parliament Street police station, demanding registration of the FIR in connection with pellet injuries suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during the CJP-led protest.
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"We will be registering an FIR in the matter," the source said.
Mr. Gandhi, accompanied by Lochab, first visited the Mandir Marg police station and sought the registration of the FIR.
After his demand was not accepted, he went to the Parliament Street police station and met Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sachin Sharma before staging a sit-in.
Published - August 21, 2026 06:19 pm IST
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