No one can use pellet guns without permission. Some in the ruling dispensation initially rejected claims that pellet guns were used, but when it became known that they were used, the Home Minister has stayed silent. Therefore, whatever Rahul Gandhi said is true,” Sibal told IANS. The ruling alliance demanded an apology, calling his allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah 'false'. During his speech in Lok Sabha on anti-paper leak bill, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police to fire at the protesters.