# Video shows Indian police firing pellet guns at protesters

Videos have emerged showing Indian police officers using pellet guns during protests in what are being called "cockroach protests". The use of these non-lethal weapons is drawing attention amid concerns over excessive force and injuries to demonstrators. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in India over protest handling and police tactics.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cgje5l292g2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:12:34 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/27/india-suspends-police-officer-for-firing-ak-47-at-student-protesters?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:21:02 +0000