Archive · 27 Jul 2026
CRPF backs jawans amid protest action probe
The CRPF has backed its jawans and officers, stating that any decisions made in the line of duty will be supported.
This comes after allegations of excessive force and the use of pellet guns during student protests in Delhi.
The CRPF is conducting a probe into these allegations, which include instances where jawans were stranded and attacked.
The protests, led by the CJP over the NEET examination question paper leak, ended after the Union Education Minister resigned.
The CRPF emphasizes that any reckless actions will face disciplinary action.
CRPF supports decisions made by jawans for bona fide discharge of duties.
Probe into allegations of disproportionate force and pellet gun use during protests.
Protesters allege excessive force and demand accountability.
CRPF warns against reckless actions and promises disciplinary action.
Protests ended after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.
- Who
- CRPF jawans and officers, protesters
- What
- CRPF supports jawans amid probe into alleged excessive force during protests
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address allegations of disproportionate force and pellet gun use during student protests
CRPF Support
Protester Allegations
Use of Force
CRPF Support
CRPF supports decisions made by jawans for bona fide discharge of duties.
Protester Allegations
Protesters allege disproportionate force and use of pellet guns.
Disciplinary Action
CRPF Support
CRPF warns against reckless or unjustified actions.
Protester Allegations
Protesters demand accountability for alleged excesses.
- Date of Protest
- July 20, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Protest Duration
- Over a month
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- CRPF Probe Focus
- 9-10 allegations from social media and press reports