Major action by RAF following the Jantar Mantar uproar: Complete ban imposed on dangerous weapons like pellet guns and electric shock devices.

After the recent violent protests and confrontation with security forces at Jantar Mantar in the country’s capital Delhi, the anti-riot special force Rapid Action Force (RAF) has taken a very sensitive and historic decision. Pellet guns and modern weapons that give electric shock will no longer be used by soldiers during any future movement or crowd control. Top officials of the Rapid Action Force have completely banned the use of these deadly and controversial devices, which is being considered a major turning point in terms of the country’s internal security and human rights.

Why did this decision have to be taken after the Jantar Mantar protests?

In the last few days, maintaining security order during the large movements of students and various organizations at Jantar Mantar had become a big challenge for the security agencies. During this period, serious questions were raised about the use of some modern weapons used to disperse the crowd, especially electric shock sticks and pellet guns. Many human rights organizations and civil society had expressed strong objection to the serious injuries caused to protesters by these weapons. After this feedback and internal review, RF decided to make this major and humane change in its strategies.

Now what will be the new strategy of the security forces to deal with the miscreants?

After this new order, the Rapid Action Force has completely upgraded the crowd management rules for its soldiers. Instead of pellet guns and electric shock weapons, emphasis will now be placed on non-lethal and safe options. Only traditional but safe methods like water cannon, modern tear gas shells and mild lathi charge will be used to stop the protesters. Along with this, special training is being given to the soldiers so that they can completely maintain law and order without causing serious harm to anyone.

Its direct impact on the security and local law and order of Delhi-NCR

This decision will have a direct impact on the security arrangements of sensitive Delhi-NCR areas like Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, where big protests and demonstrations take place every day. Joint contingents of Delhi Police and RAF will now be deployed under the new protocol. Experts believe that while on one hand this step will reduce the serious violent incidents and deaths occurring during confrontations between the police and the public, on the other hand it will also send a positive message towards the security forces to the citizens protesting democratically.