RTI responses confirm 10 pellet injuries during July 20 Delhi protest
At least 10 individuals sustained pellet injuries during the Chalo Sansad protest march held in New Delhi on July 20, according to RTI responses from two government hospitals. The data, obtained by Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale, indicates that nine patients were treated at Lady Hardinge Medical College and one at Safdarjung Hospital. Previous reports had estimated the number of injured at five, but the new hospital records suggest the figure is higher.
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What Happened
On July 20, a protest march known as Chalo Sansad, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, took place in New Delhi. During the event, police and the Rapid Action Force engaged with demonstrators, resulting in injuries to participants. RTI responses from Lady Hardinge Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital have now confirmed that at least 10 people were treated for pellet or projectile injuries following the march.
These findings follow earlier reports that suggested a lower number of injuries during the Jantar Mantar protest. Saket Gokhale, who filed the RTI queries, noted that he is still awaiting responses from other medical facilities, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The updated figures highlight a discrepancy between initial estimates and the records provided by the government-run hospitals.
Key Facts
- The Chalo Sansad protest march occurred on July 20 in New Delhi.Source not recorded
- Lady Hardinge Medical College reported treating nine patients with pellet or projectile injuries.Source not recorded
- Safdarjung Hospital reported treating one patient for a pellet injury.Source not recorded
- Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale obtained the data through RTI requests.Source not recorded
- Initial reports had estimated that five people were injured during the protest.Source not recorded
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