Crime & Law · India
Delhi Protests: Reports of Pellet Injuries and Legal Aid Fund
Reports indicate a fourth individual sustained pellet-like injuries during recent Delhi protests, with the 19-year-old victim potentially losing sight in one eye. The family of another victim stated he was treated "like a terrorist." Separately, Kapil Sibal announced a Rs 1 crore legal aid fund for student protesters. Prime Minister Modi is reportedly addressing student demands following the protests.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 9 · Centre 19 · Right 10 n = 38
- Left (9): Article 14, National Herald, Newslaundry, Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Caravan, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (19 votes, 22 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (10): Dainik Jagran, India Today, News18 Hindi, OpIndia, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Swarajya, TFIPOST, The Commune, The Pioneer
- International (3): Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, France 24