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July 20 crackdown: One DCP approved pellets, another authorised firearms

A document seen by Newslaundry shows that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, acting with the powers of an Executive Magistrate, authorised the Rapid Action Force to use tear gas, lathi charge and firearms against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20.

Newslaundry · Jul 28

RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records

Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Congress MPs submit notices in both houses for discussion on police action during student protests

Congress party members have initiated notices seeking a parliamentary dialogue concerning the alleged excessive police force used during protests. They're pressing for answers from the Home Minister about the controversial incident involving lathi-charges, tear gas, and pellet guns purportedly deployed against students. The notices underscore distressing reports of violence against…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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Opposition seeks Rajya Sabha discussion on alleged force against NEET protesters

Opposition parties on Monday sought an urgent discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the alleged use of force against students protesting the NEET paper leak issue at Jantar Mantar. Congress and TMC MPs moved Rule 267 notices demanding statements from the government over allegations of lathi-charge, tear gas and pellet…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

NEET Row: Congress moves adjournment notices in Parliament over alleged 'brutal' police action on students

The Congress party on Monday moved several adjournment and suspension of business notices in both Houses of Parliament, seeking an immediate discussion on the alleged "brutal and disproportionate" use of force by security personnel against students protesting in the national capital.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

RAF launches probe into actions of its personnel during Delhi student protests

The Rapid Action Force is investigating claims of excessive force during student demonstrations. Officials are verifying events and incidents where personnel faced attacks. Social media videos showing the use of pellet guns are being reviewed. The force's standard operating procedure for riot control is also under scrutiny. An inquiry will…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

One may lose an eye, another will live with embedded projectile forever: Delhi protesters describe life-altering injuries after pellet-gun firing

ON THE GROUND: Two young men carry the scars of the brutal police crackdown on student-led protests in India. Shweta Sharma speaks to them and their families about the highly controversial use of pellet guns by the security forces

The Independent UK · Jul 24

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