Centre explains under which circumstances pellet guns are used to SC

NEW DELHI: SC asks J&K HC Bar Assn, opposing use of pellet guns to quell mob, to respond to various issues raised by the Centre.

SC says Bar has to play a very important role as it is neither with protesters nor with security forces.

Centre explains circumstances under which pellet guns are used, tells SC other options are explored to deal with mob.

SC asks Bar to think properly in responding to the issues within 2 weeks, posts the matter for hearing on April 28. (agencies)