Archive · 27 Jul 2026
CRPF Investigates Pellet Gun Use at Protest
There was a big protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Some police officers used pellet guns and electric shock weapons.
Now, the police are investigating why this happened.
They have found out which officers used the pellet guns.
They will write a report about it in two days.
Some people think using pellet guns is not right, but the police say it was needed to keep things calm.
CRPF inquiry commission is investigating the use of pellet guns during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel who used pellet guns have been identified.
The report will be submitted within two days.
The inquiry will examine the circumstances leading to the use of pellet guns.
Protesters and authorities have differing views on the use of pellet guns.
- Who
- CRPF inquiry commission, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, protesters
- What
- Inquiry into the use of pellet guns during a protest
- When
- Report to be submitted within two days
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To examine the circumstances leading to the use of pellet guns and document their deployment locations
Protesters
Authorities
Use of Pellet Guns
Protesters
Protesters argue that the use of pellet guns is excessive and violates their right to peaceful protest.
Authorities
Authorities claim the use of pellet guns was necessary to maintain law and order during the protest.
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Inquiry Commission
- CRPF inquiry commission
- Personnel Identified
- Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel
- Report Submission Deadline
- Within two days
Sources
CRPF to Conduct ‘Post-Event Assessment’ After Pellet Gun Use Allegations
Jantar Mantar Pellet Gun Row: CRPF To Submit Report In 2 Days, RAF Personnel Identified - Sources
Cops Who Used Pellet Guns On Protesters Identified, CRPF Leads Probes
CRPF to review RAF actions, pellet gun use during Jantar Mantar protests
CRPF to assess RAF action against Gen Z protestors
