News Today: Experts seek pellet gun ban, greater police accountability in democracy

The Lok Sabha saw a stormy opening debate on the new examination bill, with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacking the government over the NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters. Education Minister Pralhad Joshi defended the government, while Jitendra Singh promised strict action against those responsible for leaks.

The controversy intensified after an internal Rapid Action Force diary entry revealed anti-riot guns loaded with plastic pellets were fired during the July 20 protests, triggering fresh questions over crowd-control methods. Legal and security experts demanded accountability for the pellet-gun use. The Supreme Court ordered the release of protesters without criminal records but allowed investigations against FIR holders to continue.