Rahul Gandhi Reacts After Delhi Police Registers FIR in Pellet Gun Injury Case of Sahil Lochab After His Protest (Watch Video)

Delhi Police has registered an FIR in the case of alleged pellet gun injuries to 19-year-old protester Sahil Lochab, following a sit-in by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi outside Parliament Street Police Station. Gandhi described the registration as the first step towards justice but criticised the time taken.

Rahul Gandhi Comments on FIR Registration

In a video statement, Gandhi noted that nearly a month had passed since pellets were fired. He said Lochab has pellets lodged in his body, including three in his eye that have affected his vision and several near his heart. Gandhi and the family arrived around 11:30 am and waited until evening for the FIR to be filed. He claimed local police personnel wanted to register the complaint but faced obstruction from higher authorities. Rahul Gandhi Stages Sit-In at Parliament Street Police Station, Seeks FIR Over Police Action During CJP Student Protest.

Rahul Gandhi Reaction Over Delhi Police FIR Registration of Sahil Lochab

VIDEO | Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "This is the first step towards justice. An FIR has been registered. Look at how long it took. It has been a month since the pellets were fired. There are pellets lodged in his (Sahil Lochav) body, three in his eye, because of which he… pic.twitter.com/JLZ29yMzfe

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 21, 2026

Background of the Pellet Injury Case

The complaint relates to injuries sustained during a July 20 demonstration in Delhi linked to alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Lochab underwent treatment and surgery at AIIMS Trauma Centre. Delhi Police had earlier indicated that related complaints were under examination by the Crime Branch. Rahul Gandhi Joins Pellet-Injured CJP Protester at Delhi DCP Office, Demands FIR Over Police Action.

Congress leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the protest. The FIR now places the matter under formal investigation to determine the circumstances and any responsibility for the alleged use of pellet guns.