Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.

Amnesty reports excessive police force during Delhi protests, revealing unlawful tactics against demonstrators demanding accountability and reform.

NEW DELHI, AUg 24 — Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to...