Police empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations: Supreme Court
Supreme Court ruled that police are empowered to use pellet guns in exceptional situations during violent protests.
The Court directed the Centre to preserve the ammunition log of Rapid Action Force deployed at Jantar Mantar.
The Court ordered Delhi government to provide adequate treatment to protesters injured by pellet gun firing.
CRPF analysis stated standard operating procedures and force gradient were followed, including use of pump action gun after lower measures failed.
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