The Times of India

NEET protest: All SOPs followed, pellet gun use on protesters authorised, reveals CRPF review

CRPF analysis indicates police action against protesters followed standard operating procedures. Non-lethal means like pellet guns were authorized for crowd dispersal. Force gradient was followed, with lower measures failing before pump action guns. Protesters and personnel sustained injuries during the July 20 incident. The matter is now sub judice before the Supreme Court.