Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CRPF to Assess RAF Action Against Protestors
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is going to review what happened when their Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns on protestors who were against NEET exams.
The protestors say the RAF hurt them with the pellet guns.
The CRPF says they will check if the RAF followed the rules.
They will look at what happened and why the pellet guns were used.
This is something they always do after big events to make sure everything was done correctly.
CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh announced a professional post-event assessment of RAF action against anti-NEET protestors.
The assessment will evaluate the use of pellet guns and the overall operation.
The review is part of the CRPF's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
The findings will clarify the circumstances surrounding the alleged use of pellet guns.
A detailed report will be prepared and submitted after the assessment is completed.
- Who
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, anti-NEET protestors
- What
- Assessment of RAF action against protestors
- When
- After the protest was called off and people dispersed
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To evaluate the RAF's response and the overall operation, including the use of pellet guns
Protestors
CRPF/RAF
Use of Pellet Guns
Protestors
Protestors allege that the use of pellet guns caused injuries and was excessive force.
CRPF/RAF
CRPF/RAF maintains that the use of pellet guns was in accordance with established protocols and circumstances.
- Organization
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Specialized Wing
- Rapid Action Force (RAF)
- Incident Date
- March 20
- Protestors
- Anti-NEET protestors
- Action Taken
- Use of pellet guns
- Assessment Type
- Professional post-event assessment
- Assessment Purpose
- To evaluate the RAF's response and the overall operation