Inquiry reveals RAF personnel issued pellet guns for Delhi protests

Inquiry reveals RAF personnel issued pellet guns for Delhi protests

An internal inquiry has revealed that at least a dozen personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were issued pellet guns on July 20 to control student protesters in Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.

The controversial weapons were, however, withdrawn from use on July 23 after allegations of their misuse against agitators surfaced.

Five individuals have alleged they were hit with pellets: Sheikh Irshad Mansuri, Nootan Toppo, Prashant Singh, Sahil Lochab and an unnamed reporter.