Injuries to face, neck, shoulder: Pellet gun survivor recalls July 20 protest ordeal

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV's Rajdeep Sardesai, 25-year-old corporate employee Irshad Mansuri recounted his experience of sustaining severe pellet injuries to his face, neck, and shoulder during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 20. Mansuri explained that he joined the demonstration in peaceful solidarity with youth and students. He described being hit at a distance of around 50 meters by pellets allegedly fired by Rapid Action Force personnel, leading to hospitalisation for over four days.

Denying any involvement in violence, Mansuri confirmed he has approached the court to seek a ban on pellet guns. Stating, "I was a real victim of that pellet gun," he urged the government to listen to student voices and address their concerns constructively.