It will see to it what non-lethal alternatives we can bring in place of pellet guns. He rejected criticism that security forces used them indiscriminately. Referring to many members' concerns over the use of pellet guns, he said one person had died due to injuries caused by these weapons, while 53 suffered injuries in eyes. New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI): Union home minister Rajnath Singh said Thursday the government will set up a committee to recommend alternatives to pellet guns, whose use by security forces in Kashmir has led to several blindings and other injuries. These guns, categorised as non-lethal, were used in 2010 as well when six persons had died and 98 suffered eye injuries, with five going completely blind, he said.

Source: The Telegraph July 21, 2016 09:45 UTC