Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CRPF Probe Reveals RAF Fired Pellets at Protesters
During a protest march to Parliament on July 20, a member of the Central Reserve Police Force's Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired seven rounds from a pellet gun in Connaught Place, Delhi.
Five of these rounds hit protesters, while two hit the ground.
Three individuals, including a Gurgaon worker, a Delhi University student, and a journalist, were injured and treated in hospitals.
Another protester, Prashant, suffered pellet injuries and was treated at Lady Hardinge Hospital.
The CRPF initiated an inquiry into the use of pellet guns by RAF personnel during the crackdown on protesters.
CRPF's Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired seven rounds from a pellet gun during a protest march to Parliament on July 20.
Five rounds hit protesters, while two struck the ground.
Three individuals were injured and treated in hospitals.
The injured individuals include Irshad Sheikh, Sahil Lochab, a 28-year-old journalist, and Prashant.
CRPF initiated an inquiry into the use of pellet guns by RAF personnel during the crackdown on protesters.
- Who
- CRPF's Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and protesters
- What
- Firing of pellet guns by RAF personnel during a protest march
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Connaught Place, Delhi
- Why
- To control the protest march to Parliament
Protesters' Perspective
CRPF's Perspective
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim the use of pellet guns was excessive and unjustified, causing injuries.
CRPF's Perspective
CRPF maintains that the use of pellet guns was necessary to control the situation.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Connaught Place, Delhi
- Number of Rounds Fired
- 7
- Number of Protesters Hit
- 5
- Injured Individuals
- Irshad Sheikh, Sahil Lochab, a 28-year-old journalist, and Prashant
Sources
Home ministry yet to act on pellet gun use during student protest crackdown - Telegraph India
RAF man fired 7 rounds from pellet gun, 5 hit protesters during CJP’s Parliament march: Probe
RAF Personnel Fired 7 Pellet Gun Rounds During CJP's Parliament March, 5 Struck Protesters: Report
