Did RAF Personnel Shock CJP Protesters at Jantar Mantar With Stun Guns? Delhi Police Call Claim Fake
A claim circulating on social media suggests that Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel used electric stun guns on protesters in Delhi. The Delhi Police has officially refuted this claim, calling it completely false and misleading.
A claim stating that Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel used electric stun guns against protesters in Delhi is circulating on social media platforms. LatestLY's fact check found this claim to be false.
Claim and Spread
The claim, widely shared on social media, alleged that RAF personnel deployed in Delhi employed electric stun guns to shock protesters. These reports gained traction across various online platforms, leading to public concern and confusion.
Delhi Police Rejects Video Claiming Stun Gun Attack on CJP Protesters
Official Denial by Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has officially denied the claim. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi Police described the reports of RAF using electric stun guns against protesters as "completely false and misleading." The police urged the public not to share or circulate unverified content and to confirm facts from official sources before posting or forwarding any information.
Background on RAF Equipment
While the Delhi Police has refuted the specific claim of stun gun use in recent protests, it is noteworthy that RAF personnel have previously been equipped with 'shock shields.' According to Hindustan Times, these shields, also known as electric shields, are designed to generate a non-lethal electric current (typically 10-12 volts or amperes, as reported by The Indian Express) to temporarily immobilize violent protesters. An RAF officer previously mentioned to Hindustan Times that these shock shields were used for law and order maintenance in the national capital. However, the presence of such equipment does not validate the current claim of their use as 'stun guns' in recent Delhi protests, which has been explicitly denied by the authorities.
Conclusion
The claim that RAF personnel used electric stun guns on protesters in Delhi is false. The Delhi Police has issued a clear denial, advising the public against sharing unverified information and encouraging verification from official channels.
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