CRPF ‘verifying’ reports of pellet guns used against protesters in Delhi: official
The CRPF is investigating reports that the Rapid Action Force used pellet guns against protesters during a recent demonstration in New Delhi. The incident has resulted in serious injuries, leading to legal scrutiny and public concern regarding the use of force by security agencies.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is “verifying media reports” on the use of pellet guns by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) against unarmed protesters during July 20 march to Parliament in New Delhi, an official said on Friday (July 24, 2026). This comes three days after The Hindu reported the first known instance of security forces using pellet guns on civilians in the national capital.
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