The CRPF Chief has assured personnel that they should perform their duties without fear despite the ongoing controversy over pellet gun use during the July 20 Parliament march. Director-General Gyanendra Pratap Singh said he would take responsibility for all decisions made in the bona fide discharge of duty. He delivered the message during the CRPF investiture ceremony. His statement came as the Rapid Action Force (RAF) continues to face questions over its crowd-control methods.
The controversy began after three protesters suffered pellet gun injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) march to Parliament. As a result, the RAF came under internal review. Officials examined the deployment and found several operational shortcomings. The review also highlighted concerns about the force gradient used during crowd control. Therefore, senior officers ordered immediate corrective measures.
CRPF Chief assures full support as RAF faces scrutiny over July 20 crowd-control actions.
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According to sources, RAF Inspector General Seema Dhundhia instructed officers to follow standard crowd-control procedures. She reportedly said the July 20 deployment did not match RAF training guidelines. She also stressed the importance of proper briefings before deployment. In addition, she advised against assigning personnel from special operations zones directly to crowd-control duties without adjustment.
The internal review also reminded officers to use force only when necessary. Personnel must issue warnings before taking action. They should follow a graded response based on the situation. Approved methods include lathicharge, tear smoke, and other authorised measures. Moreover, officers must maintain a balanced and sensitive approach while handling public gatherings.
The CRPF Chief reaffirmed his confidence in the force and encouraged personnel to continue serving with professionalism. At the same time, the internal review aims to improve future crowd-control operations. The findings highlight the need for better planning, training, and communication. Authorities now expect stricter adherence to standard procedures during law-and-order deployments.
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