New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday questioned the Centre over its handling of student protests, alleging that police used pellet guns, tear gas and lathis, including spiked lathis, against protesting students.

Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Azad said the government had promised justice to the students but had failed to fulfil its assurance. He questioned the absence of the concerned government representative in the House to respond to the issue.

"Pellet guns, tear gas and lathis were used, even spiked lathis were used against students. The government promised students justice but did not fulfil," Azad said.

He further questioned who was supposed to come to Parliament and answer the concerns raised...