Amnesty International has released findings from an inquiry into the handling of recent student protests in India, alleging that security forces utilized aggressive crowd-control measures. According to the report, authorities deployed tear gas, pellet guns, and electric shock devices to disperse demonstrators, many of whom are members of the Gen Z demographic. The report characterizes these actions as a disproportionate response to the student-led movement.

While the report focuses on the physical impact of these weapons on protesters, it does not detail the specific events or security threats that preceded the deployment of these measures. The use of pellet guns, in particular, has been a subject of significant controversy in India for years, with human rights groups frequently calling for their ban due to the risk of permanent injury or blindness. Conversely, government officials have historically maintained that such tools are necessary to maintain public order and prevent violence during large-scale civil unrest. The current report highlights a growing tension between student activists and state security apparatuses, though it lacks input from the government agencies accused of these actions. As of now, there is no official response from Indian authorities regarding the specific allegations made in this latest Amnesty inquiry.