There has been some concern among locals that marbles fired from catapults could badly injure civilians, but Abhishek Jorwal, chief of police in the Jind district, denies this. “Marbles and chili balls won’t cause any permanent damage but will pack enough punch to push protesters back,†he said. “Officers have been instructed to use slingshots and tear gas shells, and keep (pellet) guns and bullets as the last options.â€
“It’s not like we plan to use marbles on peaceful protesters,†Rao added. “It’s only meant to control hostile people. We have to step in and take certain action when people are burning government property, cars. This is a very, very positive step – a civilised cost-effective weapon. Plus it is much better than firing plastic bullets which can cause pretty bad injuries.â€
I guess it just goes to show that childhood pastimes can come in handy as job experience.
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