From the April 1960 issue of the Socialist Standard
Indian police are experimenting with rubber bullets instead of lead ones. These do far less damage and are just as effective in controlling crowds. The investigation was prompted by the large number of deaths through shooting by the police during agitations in various parts of the country, which it is understood has aroused some adverse comment.
Ballistics experts are now working on the problem at the Ishapore Gun and Shell Factory near Calcutta.
Rubber Developments, Vol. 12, No. 4.
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