Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to Union home minister Amit Shah, seeking answers over alleged police excesses and demanding accountability from the government. According to the report, Gandhi asked whether the use of lethal force and pellet guns had official approval.
The letter puts focus on allegations of police high-handedness, with Gandhi pressing the home minister to clarify the chain of responsibility. His intervention turns the issue into a direct political challenge for the Centre, especially on questions of how force was used and who authorized it.
The development comes as a bill is scheduled to be taken up in the Lok Sabha today, adding to the political significance of the exchange. Even with limited details available, the timing suggests the matter could draw attention in Parliament alongside the broader debate over law, order and state accountability.
The row is likely to sharpen the confrontation between the Congress and the government, with Gandhi framing the issue around transparency and responsibility. Amit Shah’s response, and any discussion in the House, will be closely watched for signs of how the government addresses the allegations.
