The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the ban on pellet-gun use during violent student protests. The court is evaluating whether police can deploy pellet guns when traditional methods like lathicharge and tear gas fail. The case stems from a protest hijacked by miscreants, turning violent. This ruling could redefine police protocols for managing protests in extreme scenarios.
The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the ban on pellet-gun use during violent student protests. The court is evaluating whether police can deploy pellet guns when traditional methods like lathicharge and tear gas fail. The case stems from a protest hijacked by miscreants, turning violent. This ruling could redefine police protocols for managing protests in extreme scenarios.