Rahul Gandhi Joins Pellet-Injured CJP Protester at Delhi DCP Office, Demands FIR Over Police Action
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office at the Parliament Street Police Station on Friday to support an injured protester seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR).
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office at Parliament Street Police Station on Friday, launching a sit-in to demand the formal registration of a First Information Report (FIR) over police action during a recent student agitation. Gandhi accompanied 19-year-old protester Sahil Lochav, who allegedly suffered severe metallic pellet injuries during the July 20 student demonstration. The march toward Parliament was organized by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to protest irregularities and leaks surrounding the NEET examination.
According to Congress party sources, Lochav and his legal counsel first approached the Delhi Police on August 14 to submit a written complaint regarding police conduct during the rally. However, officers reportedly declined to provide an official acknowledgment or issue an Investigating Officer (I/O) number. 'Don't Lie to Children': Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at Kiren Rijiju Over Praise for Delhi Police's Handling of NEET Protests.
Party representatives noted that subsequent follow-ups via email and telephone on August 17 yielded no response from law enforcement. Escorting Lochav to push for compliance, Gandhi first visited the Mandir Marg Police Station before moving to the Parliament Street DCP office, insisting that police are legally required to file an FIR and assign a lead officer since the complaint details a cognizable offense. Congress sources stated that Gandhi intends to remain at the station until an I/O is designated and the case is officially registered. Rahul Gandhi Talks With Gen Z NEET Paper Leak Protesters, Says ‘Played UNO Reverse’ on Government (Video).
Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over Alleged Pellet Gun Action in NEET Protest
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi present at the DCP Office at Parliament Street Police Station.
Congress Sources say - "On the 14th, Sahil Lochav (injured during Jantar Mantar protest) went with his lawyers to Delhi Police and gave a written complaint. They refused to… pic.twitter.com/AUbzi2s2pM
— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2026
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi continues to remain at the DCP Office at Parliament Street Police Station.
He is here with Sahil Lochav, who suffered pellet gun injuries during the Jantar Mantar students' protest last month. Rahul Gandhi is insisting that an FIR be… pic.twitter.com/4NJRyJuYlq
— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2026
While the Delhi Police and central government officials have denied using pellet guns during the July 20 CJP demonstration, medical reports from treating hospitals and eyewitness accounts documented injuries caused by metallic projectiles, fueling ongoing debate. Police authorities have not yet issued a formal response regarding Gandhi's visit or the alleged delays in processing the complaint.
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