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Delhi Police Registers FIR Under New Laws Following Rahul Gandhi's Protest on Pellet Gun Injury

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Delhi Police Registers FIR Under New Laws Following Rahul Gandhi's Protest on Pellet Gun Injury

Analysed 21 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Crime
Delhi Police Registers FIR Under New Laws Following Rahul Gandhi's Protest on Pellet Gun InjuryPreviousNext

Delhi Police registered an FIR under Sections 118 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, following a complaint related to a pellet gun injury involving victim Sahil Lochav. The FIR came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's prolonged sit-in protest demanding action. Section 118 addresses causing hurt with dangerous weapons, while Section 125 covers acts endangering life or safety. Coverage includes Gandhi's protest and procedural details of FIR registration under the new legal framework.

Political Bias
26%74%0%
Sentiment
44%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 26%, Centre 74%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 59/100.

Outlets measured: indiatvnews, httpswwwoutlookindiacom. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 26%● Center 74%● Right 0%

All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.

Sentiment — Neutral (44/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 21 Aug, 01:41 pm. Other outlets followed.

21 Aug, 01:41 pm2 sources · 79 min21 Aug, 03:00 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom21 Aug, 01:41 pm
    Rahul Gandhi At Police Station: Why FIR Registration Became A Flashpoint Outlook India
  2. 2
    indiatvnews21 Aug, 03:00 pm
    Delhi Police files FIR under Sections 118 and 125 of BNS: What do these sections talk about? - India TV News

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • abuse of power

    This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

  • cover up attempted

    This story involves evidence of information being withheld, records altered, or facts suppressed by the parties involved.

  • public safety issue

    This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Ministry of Home AffairsBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha SanhitaDelhi Police
Political
Indian National CongressBharatiya Janata Party
Enforcement
Delhi Police

Story context

Category
Crime
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
21 Aug 2026
Key entities
First information reportRahul GandhiSit-inCognisable offenceNyayaDelhi PoliceIndian Penal CodeUnited States CongressBailPolice stationJantar MantarParliament of India