Amid pellet gun row, CRPF chief asks RAF personnel to serve nation with dedication
At the headquarters of 103 Battalion, RAF, CRPF DG G. P. Singh paid tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial, given a guard of honour
On July 31, 2026, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief, G. P. Singh, emphasized to RAF personnel the importance of serving the nation with unwavering dedication following allegations that their units used pellet guns against protestors during a march to Parliament on July 20. The CRPF, which deployed the Rapid Action Force (RAF) as the specialized anti-riot unit under Delhi Police control, visited RAF’s 103 battalion headquarters in Delhi on the same day. The chief paid respects at the Martyrs’ Memorial and received a ceremonial guard of honor.
In a subsequent video conference, Singh held an inspiring Samvad with RAF troops, urging them to continue serving the nation with the same dedication. Despite the Delhi Police denying the use of pellet guns, a general diary entry filed by the RAF on July 22 revealed they fired two rounds from an anti-riot gun at the directions of a DCP.
At least four people were injured, with one feared to lose vision in his right eye. Following this, the RAF withdrew various riot control tools from personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar. The inspector general of RAF, Seema Dhundhia, directed that pump action guns, anti-riot guns, electric shock weapons, and electric shields shall not be used or issued until further orders.
The protest at Jantar Mantar was called off on July 25 after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Singh reiterated his responsibility for all decisions and actions taken by the force during operations.
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