The Pellet Gun and the Protester's Dilemma Protests against a contentious law have swept across India, with thousands demonstrating in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
A disturbing incident has come to light: the alleged use of pellet guns by security personnel on protesters.
Irshad Shaikh, a 25 year old IT professional, was shot in the face with a pellet gun during a protest near Jantar Mantar. Shaikh's account is harrowing.