NEETPaperLeak – Police Records Detail RAF Crowd-Control Measures During Delhi Protest
NEETPaperLeak – Official police documents have provided fresh details about the security operation carried out during the July 20 demonstration in New Delhi over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The records indicate that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) used several non-lethal crowd-control measures while dispersing protesters gathered near Jantar Mantar during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march.
The information emerged from a general diary entry recorded at the Parliament Street Police Station on July 22 at 1:24 pm. According to officials, the entry was based on a report submitted by a Deputy Commandant of the RAF, who was assigned to Zone 1 of the protest site and was operating alongside a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank officer from the Delhi Police.
Official Record Lists Crowd-Control Equipment Used
The police record states that the RAF acted on instructions issued by the senior Delhi Police officer overseeing the operation. During the effort to disperse the gathering, personnel reportedly used 55 non-electrical shells, 15 electrical shells, five tear smoke grenades, two rounds fired from anti-riot guns, and two rounds of plastic pellets.
Officials emphasized that these measures formed part of the force’s standard non-lethal crowd-control equipment. The details have become significant as questions continue to be raised over the methods employed during the protest.
Authorities Explain Nature of Plastic Pellets
Officials also clarified the specifications of the plastic pellets referenced in the report. According to them, each round contains four plastic pellets and is different from metallic pellets, which are capable of penetrating the human body.
They said the plastic pellets are specifically intended to reduce the possibility of serious injuries while assisting security personnel in dispersing crowds. Authorities maintained that the ammunition is classified as non-lethal and is designed to minimize harm during law enforcement operations.
Political Debate Continues Over Protest Response
The disclosure has intensified the ongoing political discussion surrounding the handling of the demonstration. Opposition parties have questioned the police response and have demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah address Parliament regarding the reported use of force during the protest.
The march had been organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which was seeking the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak issue. The demonstration drew significant public attention as concerns over examination integrity continued to dominate national discussions.
Reports of Injuries Surface From Both Sides
There have been reports claiming that two to three protesters sustained serious injuries allegedly linked to pellet use during the clashes. At the same time, officials stated that several members of the Delhi Police, the RAF, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also injured while managing the situation.
The Delhi Police has rejected allegations that force was used against peaceful demonstrators. It has described claims suggesting that pellets were fired at peaceful protesters as inaccurate and misleading.
Force Headquarters Yet to Release Assessment
The CRPF and the RAF have not issued a formal statement specifically responding to the contents of the police record. However, CRPF Director General G. P. Singh said that the force would carry out its routine post-event review now that the agitation has ended and the gathering has dispersed.
Meanwhile, the political protest concluded after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from his ministerial position on Saturday. Following his resignation, the CJP announced that it was ending its month-long campaign linked to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Even as the demonstrations have come to an end, the disclosures contained in the police records are likely to remain part of the wider discussion on crowd-control practices, accountability, and the management of public protests.