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RAF bans shock weapons after July 20 protest review
NewsBytes··25 Jul
The Rapid Action Force banned electric shock weapons and certain riot guns during Delhi protests after a review of the July 20 Jantar Mantar demonstration led by Inspector General Seema Dhundia. The review found force was used excessively and safety gear was inadequate. Teams must wear full protective helmets with locked visors and record operations on body cameras.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Future protest policing may rely on recorded body camera footage.
- Demonstrators could see fewer electric shock weapons deployed.
- Injured protesters may cite new RAF rules in legal complaints.
What's Happening
- RAF banned electric shock weapons after a July 20 review.
- Inspector General Seema Dhundia led the internal assessment.
- Teams must wear full protective gear and use body cameras.
Crowd Control Policy Shift
- The review followed the violent Sansad Chalo march on July 20.
- Disability rights groups had condemned pellet and shock weapon use.
- Untrained personnel face stricter briefing requirements if deployed.
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