The Rapid Action Force (RAF) is learnt to have used pellet guns against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar on July 20, sources told ABP News.
The use of the specialised riot-control shotgun, which fires hundreds of small metal pellets, allegedly left three protesters injured, according to the sources.
The development comes amid growing scrutiny of the police response to the CJP agitation, particularly the use of force during the protest on July 20.
CRPF Probes Circumstances Surrounding Pellet Gun Use
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General GP Singh said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances in which the pellet guns were used.
The probe will also examine whether RAF personnel followed the standard operating procedure (SOP) governing the use of pellet guns during crowd-control operations.
The CRPF is expected to issue an official statement on the matter within the next one or two days, according to the information available.
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