Zambia : Girl Injured By Tear Gas Pellet During Police Crowd Control In Lusaka

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

In Lusaka, a girl was injured by a tear gas pellet during a police crowd control operation. The incident occurred during a dispersal operation. Police used tear gas, and a pellet struck the girl.

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