Were pellet guns used at the Cockroach Janata Party "Sansad Chalo" protest march on July 20? While police have denied firing pellet gun shots at the peaceful protesters, photos, videos and accounts by ...

A deadly shooting in Eastern Washington last week, in which a man died after being hit in the neck by a pellet fired from a BB gun, is renewing questions about how Washington law treats non-powder ...

Before an officer fatally shot Nyah Mway last week as he ran from law enforcement in upstate New York, the 13-year-old had pulled out what police said appeared to be a handgun. But it wasn’t a real ...

In 2023, more than 12 million BB and pellet guns were bought in the United States. Many have roughly the same weight, markings and finishes as real guns. But these look-alike replica guns aren't ...

On July 29, 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh refuted the allegations, claiming that “utmost restraint” was observed during the protest. A similar stance was reiterated by the Delhi Police, denying ...

Pellet gun injuries can lead to irreversible damage, permanent disability and long-term psychological trauma even after the best available treatment, medical experts have warned amid the ongoing ...

Harvard Professor Leaves US After Arrest With Pellet Gun Near Synagogue, Said He Was Hunting Rats BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard visiting law professor from Brazil who told police he was shooting at rats ...

The use of ‘non-lethal’ pellet guns was widely criticised during the 2024 farmers’ protests. Though the police denied using pellet guns, farmer leaders had alleged that several people were injured.

A democracy should aspire to use force that is precise, proportionate and accountable. Weapons designed to hit many people ...