CRPF refused to share info on pellet use during student protests: Saket Gokhale

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has refused to share ammunition logs, issue records, and information about the use of pellet guns by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) during student protests on July 20, according to TMC leader Saket Gokhale. Gokhale filed an RTI application citing the RAF's use of plastic and metallic pellets that injured students, including one with a risk of permanent blindness in one eye.

The Delhi Police and CRPF have not formally commented on the use of pellet guns, despite some records showing their use. The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member committee to investigate allegations of violence during the protests. Gokhale argues that CRPF must provide the information as the issue relates to a human rights violation, as CRPF is bound to share information under the RTI Act except in cases of corruption or human rights violations. Despite multiple appeals, CRPF continues to deny providing the requested information.