2 civilians died every week due to police firing in 2009-15
According to National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 796 civilians, and on an average two civilians every week, died during 2009-2015 due to police firing. Rajasthan reported maximum (35) police firings, followed by Maharashtra (33) and UP (29). Notably, five farmers died in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district early this month, when police fired on protesters demanding better prices.