Official records have indicated that the Rapid Action Force deployed several crowd control measures during the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest organized over the alleged NEET UG paper leak issue in New Delhi. According to records cited by the Press Trust of India, security personnel used non lethal plastic pellets, tear smoke grenades, anti riot equipment, and other approved crowd management munitions while responding to the demonstration.
The protest was organized by a student group to raise concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination process. Demonstrators marched towards Parliament, demanding greater accountability and action over the examination controversy. As the protest progressed, security personnel intervened to prevent participants from entering restricted areas, leading to confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officials.
According to the official records cited in media reports, Rapid Action Force personnel fired two rounds of non lethal plastic pellets in addition to deploying tear smoke grenades and other crowd control devices. These measures were reportedly used as part of efforts to disperse the gathering and maintain law and order.
The disclosure has drawn attention because Delhi Police had earlier rejected allegations that pellets were used against peaceful protesters. In an earlier statement, the police described such claims as false and misleading. The latest information based on official records has added a new dimension to the ongoing public and political debate regarding the handling of the protest.
The incident has also become the subject of legal and political scrutiny. Opposition parties have questioned the use of force during the demonstration and have demanded accountability from the authorities. Several opposition Members of Parliament have sought discussions on the issue during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Separately, the Supreme Court has observed that allegations of police excesses during student protests require a fair, transparent, and independent inquiry. The court stated that any person found responsible for violating established legal protocols should be dealt with in accordance with the law. The matter remains under judicial consideration, and no final findings have yet been issued regarding the conduct of the security personnel involved.
The Delhi Police and other security agencies have maintained that crowd control operations are carried out in accordance with established procedures and only when required to maintain public order and ensure public safety. Authorities have also stated that operational decisions during protests are taken based on the prevailing security situation.
The July 20 protest continues to generate political discussion, particularly because it was linked to concerns over examination integrity and student welfare. The issue has also influenced parliamentary proceedings, with opposition parties repeatedly demanding debates on the handling of the protest and the broader concerns surrounding examination reforms.
As legal proceedings and official inquiries continue, further details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances in which crowd control equipment was used. Any conclusions regarding the actions of the security forces will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigations and judicial proceedings.