New Delhi | July 30, 2026
In a decisive address at the CRPF Grand Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi, Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh issued a strong message of institutional backing to personnel, urging operational and law-and-order units to discharge their duties fearlessly while affirming that ultimate accountability for bona fide actions rests squarely with the leadership.
The chief’s statement comes in the wake of public debate surrounding the deployment of pellet guns by the Rapid Action Force (RAF)—the specialized anti-riot arm of the CRPF—during student demonstrations over exam paper leaks in the national capital.
Confirming that a mandatory “post-event assessment” is currently underway, DG Singh emphasized that the internal review will rigorously examine whether the tactical measures employed complied with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Core Review & Leadership Framework
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Command Assurance: Top leadership explicitly committed to shielding field commanders and jawans from administrative hesitation when acting in good faith.
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Protocol Audit: A formal post-operational assessment will evaluate the sequence of events and tactical justification behind the RAF’s use of non-lethal pellet guns.
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Broad Operational Scope: The CRPF continues to handle high-stakes internal security roles nationwide—from specialized anti-Maoist operations via CoBRA units to sensitive crowd-management interventions.
Key Information Summary
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Organization: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) & Rapid Action Force (RAF)
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Command Officer: Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Director General
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Trigger Event: Protests in Delhi regarding competitive examination paper leaks
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Procedural Action: Internal SOP-mandated review of crowd-control measures
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Primary Mandate: Reaffirming force morale while ensuring adherence to engagement protocols
