Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident, and that tear gas was used instead, while participating in a discussion in the House.
"It was repeatedly clarified that no shots were fired; tear gas was used. Since no shots were fired, the question of issuing an order does not arise. The authority to issue such an order rests with the magistrate, not the minister," Singh said, according to PTI.
