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Defence
CRPF DG Urges Troops to Continue Duties Fearlessly Amid Pellet Gun Probe
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:59 AM
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CRPF Director General G P Singh reassured troops that the internal probe confirmed standard operating procedures were followed, and that pellet guns were used only after other crowd‑control methods failed.
CRPF Director General G P Singh addressed his troops, urging them to carry out their duties without fear amid a recent controversy over the use of pellet guns. He emphasized that the force acted in good faith and that all decisions were made in the public interest.
An internal investigation into the incident found that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel adhered to established standard operating procedures. The probe noted that pellet guns were deployed only after conventional crowd‑control measures had proven ineffective.
The findings are expected to shield the involved RAF personnel from criminal charges, as the authorities concluded that the use of pellet guns was a last resort. The report also highlighted that the force’s actions were in line with national guidelines for managing civil unrest.
The statement from the CRPF chief aims to restore confidence among soldiers and the public, underscoring the importance of disciplined conduct during tense situations.
An internal investigation into the incident found that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel adhered to established standard operating procedures. The probe noted that pellet guns were deployed only after conventional crowd‑control measures had proven ineffective.
The findings are expected to shield the involved RAF personnel from criminal charges, as the authorities concluded that the use of pellet guns was a last resort. The report also highlighted that the force’s actions were in line with national guidelines for managing civil unrest.
The statement from the CRPF chief aims to restore confidence among soldiers and the public, underscoring the importance of disciplined conduct during tense situations.