Police document states RAF fired ammunition at protesters under officer orders

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Police documents indicate that Rapid Action Force personnel fired ammunition at protesters on the orders of a Delhi police officer.
A diary entry records the firing of 55 non-electric shells, 15 electric shells, 5 tear smoke grenades, and two rounds from anti-riot guns.
The documents suggest the use of force was directed from senior police command rather than initiated independently by RAF personnel.

What to watch next

Whether the officer who gave the firing orders is identified or faces accountability proceedings
Whether further police records reveal additional details about the protest and the response

What changed2

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NDTV28 Jul[1]
RAF Fired Pellets On Protesters On Orders Of Delhi Cop, Shows Police Document
The Hindu28 Jul[2]
RAF fired pellet gun at protesters on the directions of a Delhi Police officer, document shows

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Named India · Cockroach Janata Party · CRPF · Delhi Police · Dharmendra Pradhan · Protesters · Rapid Action Force · Sahil Lochab · Supreme Court · Yashovardhan Azad

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