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India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts

Ballistics experts confirmed to the BBC that injuries sustained by Cockroach Janta Party protesters during a July 20 Delhi march were caused by pellet guns. At least four injured protesters treated at hospitals showed wounds consistent with birdshot from 12-gauge shotguns, experts said. If confirmed, this would mark the first pellet-gun use against protesters in India's capital.

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Published 01 Aug 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 15:10 UTC

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