Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Amit Shah Praises CRPF Amid Pellet Gun Controversy
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was praised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for its service.
However, there are allegations that the CRPF used pellet guns during a protest in Delhi.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over irregularities in the NEET exams.
The Delhi Police denied using pellet guns, but the opposition and protesters claim excessive force was used.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas about police excesses.
The CRPF will conduct a professional assessment of the incident.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the CRPF for its service and sacrifices.
Protesters allege excessive force, including pellet guns, were used during a protest in Delhi.
Delhi Police denied using pellet guns, while CRPF has not responded to the allegations.
The Supreme Court will hear pleas alleging police excesses against protesters.
CRPF will conduct a professional post-event assessment of the incident.
- Who
- CRPF personnel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Opposition leaders, Protesters
- What
- CRPF praised by Amit Shah amid allegations of excessive force during protests
- When
- July 20 (protest), July 22 (Supreme Court hearing)
- Where
- Delhi's Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Protesters demanding resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET paper leak
Government and CRPF
Opposition and Protesters
Use of Pellet Guns
Government and CRPF
Denies using pellet guns, claims reports are misleading.
Opposition and Protesters
Alleges excessive force, including pellet guns, was used against protesters.
Accountability
Government and CRPF
CRPF to conduct a professional post-event assessment.
Opposition and Protesters
Opposition demands accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Force Mentioned
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Protest Organizer
- Cockroach Janta Party
- Protest Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Injuries Reported
- At least three persons sustained pellet injuries
- Supreme Court Action
- Agreed to hear pleas alleging police excesses
- CRPF Personnel
- 3.25 lakh
- CRPF Director General
- Gyanendra Pratap Singh