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Ban use of pellet guns, electric shock batons by all police forces: disability rights outfits

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Bindu Shajan Perappadan
Ban use of pellet guns, electric shock batons by all police forces: disability rights outfits
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Disability rights groups and medical forums are demanding a ban on the use of pellet guns and electric shock batons by police following injuries sustained by protesters in Delhi. The groups are calling for an independent judicial inquiry into the crackdown on youth protesters.

Disability rights organisations, doctors’ groups, individuals, and concerned citizens have condemned the apparent use of pellet guns and electric shock weapons against protesters during the ‘ Chalo Sansad ’ march in the national capital on July 20. The incident allegedly occurred in the youth-led protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over examination paper leaks.

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