CJP students protest: RAF probes excessive force, pellet gun charges in July 20 crackdown
The Rapid Action Force (RAF) has begun an internal verification of its personnel's conduct during the July 20 student protests in Delhi, amid allegations of excessive force and pellet gun use.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) directed the RAF's inspector general to verify events, including actions to control demonstrators and attacks on RAF personnel.
A formal Court of Inquiry has not been ordered; it will be initiated only if the verification establishes grounds for further investigation.
The violence occurred during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20, where students demanded education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET question paper leak.
The RAF is equipped with 12-bore pump-action guns (pellet guns), which may be used only in extreme situations under SOP, and must have a deflector fitted.
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