# Jitendra Singh Says Tear Gas Was Used, Not Gunfire 2026-08-06T13:57:49+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Union minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident and that only tear gas was used. He said orders in such situations must come from a magistrate, not a minister. Singh also said 52 FIRs have been filed since the anti-paper leak law came into force in 2024. During debate on proposed changes, he backed tougher penalties for service providers, officials and organised crime networks. The proposals include fines of up to Rs 5 crore and at least seven years in prison for organised networks. Singh also criticised opposition conduct and referred to Rahul Gandhi and a July 21 incident. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: anti-paper leak law, FIRs, Jitendra Singh, Lok Sabha, tear gas Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jitendra-singh-says-tear-gas-was-used-not-gunfire/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jitendra-singh-says-tear-gas-was-used-not-gunfire/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.