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India Cockroach Protests: Video Shows Police Firing Pellet Guns at Demonstrators

In Delhi, thousands protested calling for educational reform and a minister’s resignation, while footage revealed police sweeping the crowd with pellet guns.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

In brief

The cockroach protests in Delhi have drawn thousands demanding educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. Video analysis by BBC Verify shows security officers firing pellet guns at protesters. The Central Reserve Police Force has not yet explained the injuries seen in the footage and said it is investigating the incident. The lack of official comments raises concerns over the use of force during civil demonstrations.

In Delhi, thousands protested calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister.

Video analysis by BBC Verify shows security officers firing pellet guns at demonstrators.

The Central Reserve Police Force has not yet responded to inquiries about the use of these weapons or the injuries protesters appear to have sustained.

The force stated that it was premature to comment and that it was looking into the events.

Reports by Merlyn Thomas and Shruti Menon; produced by Sophie Bott, graphics by Sally Nicholls.

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