A document has emerged indicating that the use of pellet guns by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) during a protest in Delhi was carried out under the direct instruction of a Delhi Police officer. The report suggests that the decision to deploy this specific type of force was not an independent action by the paramilitary unit, but rather a coordinated effort initiated by local law enforcement leadership.

The use of pellet guns has long been a subject of intense debate in India due to the potential for severe, permanent injuries to demonstrators. By linking the order to a specific Delhi Police officer, the document shifts the focus of accountability from the tactical level of the RAF to the strategic decision-making of the police force. While the document provides a specific account of the chain of command, it does not detail the specific circumstances or the level of threat that the police officer cited to justify the use of such force at that moment.

Currently, there is no public statement from the Delhi Police or the RAF confirming or denying the authenticity of the document or the specific circumstances surrounding the order. The lack of an official response leaves a significant gap in understanding the internal protocols that were followed during the event. As this information circulates, it is likely to intensify calls for an independent inquiry into the policing tactics employed during the protest and the specific authorization process for using non-lethal, yet potentially damaging, crowd-control weapons.