A trailer for the Bollywood film "Chauhaan" has reignited debate over the use of pellet-firing shotguns by Indian security forces in India-administered Kashmir. The teaser features an Indian army officer addressing protesters, stating, "The fault wasn't ours," and claiming that pellet guns cause "limited damage."

This portrayal comes amid ongoing controversy, as thousands of people in Kashmir have reportedly suffered injuries related to pellet guns used during protests over the past decade. Critics have described the use of these shotguns as "horrible," contrasting with the film's depiction.

The trailer, shared on JioStudios' YouTube page, has sparked renewed discussions in New Delhi and beyond about the impact and ethics of pellet gun use in the region.

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