Is shoot-to-disable the new normal? | Explained
An analysis in The Hindu examines the increasing use of shoot‑to‑disable tactics, termed Operation Langda, questioning whether irregular enforcement has become routine. It explores the legal justification for such ‘half‑encounters’, the extent of state support, and whether the practice sustains itself. The piece argues that incremental reforms are inadequate to address this emerging policing model and broader public trust.