India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Independent ballistic experts have identified injuries among Cockroach Janta Party protesters in Delhi as consistent with pellet‑gun fire. The BBC has verified at least four cases of such wounds, though the government has not confirmed the use of pellet guns. If confirmed, this would mark the first use of pellet guns on civilians in India's capital.
- ▪Ballistic specialists said the tiny puncture wounds on protesters match injuries caused by birdshot from 12‑gauge pump‑action shotguns.
- ▪The BBC confirmed four individuals received medical treatment for pellet‑gun injuries after the 20 July protest, despite official denial of pellet‑gun use.
- ▪Pellet guns, which fire 200‑400 small metal pellets, are banned or restricted in many countries due to their potential to cause serious or life‑threatening injuries.
- ▪India has previously employed pellet guns in Kashmir, but this would be the first documented instance in Delhi if the reports are substantiated.
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India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say expertsImage source, Congress PartyImage caption, The face and body of Sahil Lochab, who appeared with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference, are peppered with tiny holesByGeeta PandeyBBC Correspondent, DelhiPublished1 August 2026, 00:58 BSTUpdated 3 minutes agoIndependent ballistic experts have told the BBC that injuries sustained by some Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters during last week's protest in the Indian capital were caused by pellet guns.Warning: This story contains images some might find distressingCentral Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on 20 July when tens of thousands of protesters tried to march to the parliament to seek education reforms and the resignation of the…
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