Use of force during ‘Parliament March’: Internal review of RAF revealed lapses, use of pellet guns banned

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 26, 2026

Amid questions raised over the action of security forces during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Parliament march on July 20, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) has conducted an internal review of the incident. The review revealed that the ‘force gradient’ adopted by the soldiers during crowd control was not in accordance with the prescribed standards and training of the RAF. Especially the role of RAF came under question regarding the alleged use of pellet guns.

RAF reviews deployment in Delhi

According to an Indian Express report, RAF Inspector General Seema Dhundia held a meeting with company commanders and commandants posted in Delhi on July 22. During this, the deployment, role and behavior of RAF soldiers during the protests at Jantar Mantar and the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march were reviewed. According to a source, the meeting also discussed taking corrective steps during future law and order related duties.

Question on not getting briefing before deployment

According to the report, Seema Dhundiya told officials that adequate and timely briefing was not given to the soldiers before their deployment around Jantar Mantar and Parliament on July 20. Also, the sector headquarters did not get timely information about the actual deployment, location and operational activities of the companies.

Instructions to keep the soldiers coming from the operational zone away from crowd control

Dhundia directed that the soldiers recently transferred from special operational areas like Jammu and Kashmir should not be deployed for crowd control duty in Delhi. The reasoning behind this was that the soldiers working in such areas have a different operational approach, whereas crowd control requires restraint and balance.

Ban on use of some equipment including pellet guns

According to reports, anti-riot guns, electric shock weapons and electric shields will not be provided to RAF personnel deployed in Delhi until further orders. It has been made mandatory for soldiers to wear helmets and visors. Also, emphasis has been laid on keeping the use of force as a last resort and warning before action.

Claim of three people injured by pellet gun

At least three people have been injured by pellet guns during the Parliament march. Among these, the names of Irshad Mansoori, Sahil and a journalist have been mentioned. Sahil was also presented before the media by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. It is claimed that the eyesight of one of his eyes may be affected.

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