CRPF Identifies RAF Personnel Who Fired 7 Rounds From Pellet Gun During CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' March; Probe Underway

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has identified the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel who allegedly fired pellet rounds during the July 20 Parliament march against the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper leak, as its internal probe into the incident gathers pace.

According to CRPF, the identified RAF jawan fired a total of seven rounds from a pellet gun during the protest. Of these, five struck protesters while two hit the ground. The firing reportedly took place in the Connaught Place area, where clashes broke out between security personnel and demonstrators during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ March.

Report Expected Within One Week 

The CRPF's internal investigation team is examining the circumstances under which pellet guns were used, whether the action was in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the exact sequence of events that led to the firing. Sources said the probe report is expected to be submitted within a week, following which appropriate action will be taken if any lapses are found.

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Earlier in the day, CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh had announced that the force would carry out a "professional post-event assessment" after the protest concluded, describing it as a routine exercise conducted after every major deployment.

"Now, since the agitation has been called off and the assembled people have dispersed, we would make a professional post-event assessment, as we do after every major assignment, and then let you know the view of the force headquarters," ANI quoted Singh.

Officials said the assessment will comprehensively review the RAF's response, including whether the alleged use of pellet guns complied with prescribed protocols and what circumstances led to the decision. A detailed report will be prepared and submitted to the CRPF headquarters upon completion of the review.

47 RAF Personnel Injured During Clashes

According to ANI, citing sources, more than 47 RAF personnel deployed in the Connaught Place area were injured during the Parliament march, with several sustaining serious injuries. Security forces, including the Delhi Police and the RAF, used tear gas shells, baton charges and other crowd-control measures as protesters attempted to march towards Parliament.

The ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, held on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session, was organised by CJP demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the paper leak. The demonstration turned violent, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel.

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Pellet Injury Claims Spark Political Row

While the Delhi Police initially denied allegations that pellet guns had been used, several protesters claimed they had suffered pellet injuries. Safdarjung Hospital later confirmed pellet injuries in at least one injured protester, while reports indicated that at least four people sustained pellet-related injuries. The issue subsequently triggered a political storm, with Opposition parties raising the matter both inside Parliament and outside.

Following the controversy, the RAF held a high-level review meeting chaired by Inspector General Seema Dhundhiya, after which fresh directions were issued banning the use and distribution of Projectile Action Guns (PAGs), Anti-Riot Guns (ARGs), Electric Shock Weapons and Electric Shields in Delhi until further orders. The meeting also reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the manner in which force was used during the Jantar Mantar and Parliament march, stating that the response did not fully conform to prescribed operational procedures.