An internal inquiry revealed that on July 20, RAF personnel were issued pellet guns to manage student protests at Jantar Mantar, later withdrawn following allegations of misuse.
The pellet guns were withdrawn on July 23
Jul 28, 2026
10:49 am
What's the storyAn internal inquiry has revealed that at least a dozen personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were issued pellet guns on July 20 to control student protesters in Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.
The controversial weapons were, however, withdrawn from use on July 23 after allegations of their misuse against agitators surfaced.
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