It will see to it what non-lethal alternatives we can bring in place of pellet guns. Singh rejected criticism that security forces used pellet guns indiscriminately but at the same time said it cannot be denied that someone might have committed some mistakes. Replying to a debate on the Kashmir unrest in Lok Sabha where many members expressed concern over the injuries caused by pellet guns, he said an expert committee will be set up to recommend alternatives to pellet guns and it will submit its report in two months. Amid strong criticism of the use of pellet guns for mob control in Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced that the government will look at other non-lethal alternatives as "we all feel sad" over the loss of lives and injuries in the valley. Referring to concerns expressed by members over the use of pellet guns, the Home Minister said one person had died due to injuries caused by these weapons, while 53 suffered injuries in eyes.

Source: dna July 21, 2016 14:32 UTC