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Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna at police station in New Delhi, demands FIR over pellet gun use during July 20 protest
The Delhi Police barricade the area and close gates of Parliament Street police station as Congress party workers and supporters attempt to get inside, raising slogans; Rapid Action Force (RAF) called in
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- Why it matters
- Gandhi's sit-in directly escalates a confrontation with Delhi Police over their use of force against protesters, bringing a senior opposition politician into direct conflict with law enforcement at a police station.
- Most affected
- Rahul Gandhi and Congress supporters — Gandhi detained at police station; supporters blocked by barricades and Rapid Action Force.
- Likely next
- Whether Delhi Police files an FIR or issues a formal statement on Gandhi's demand and the alleged pellet gun incident.
Also reported by: Hindustan Times, Free Press Journal
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