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RAF fired munitions, pellets at protesters: Official record

July 28, 2026, 03:49 PM - 3 min read

On the DCP’s directions, as per officials quoting the police station record, RAF fired 55 non-electrical and 15 electrical shells, 5 tear smoke grenades, 2 rounds from anti-riot guns and 2 rounds of plastic pellets

RAF verifying if pellet guns fired at students

July 24, 2026, 07:23 PM - 3 min read

Officials said the CRPF, under which the RAF functions, has directed the RAF Inspector General to reconstruct the sequence of events during the operation and RAF’s actions to control the protesters

RAF steps in amid tensions after Holi clashes leave one dead

March 7, 2026, 04:06 PM - 3 min read

The tragedy reportedly began on Wednesday evening, March 4, when an 11-year-old girl threw a water balloon from her terrace that struck a woman passing by.

Security personnel stand guard along the Juta Maar Holi procession route in Shahjahanpur as a mosque could be seen covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the annual event.

Mosques covered with tarpaulin ahead of Juta Maar Holi in UP

February 23, 2026, 05:23 PM - 2 min read

Mosques covered with tarpaulin, heavy security deployed as Shahjahanpur prepares for the traditional Juta Maar Holi procession.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in South Avenue area, New Delhi on Monday.

Bengal SIR row: WB govt to post police at Banga Bhavan in Delhi

February 2, 2026, 09:52 PM - 4 min read

The West Bengal government is will deploying police at Banga Bhavan after CM Mamata Banerjee alleged Delhi Police harassment of families protesting errors in the SIR voter roll exercise.

Indian Army personnel during a flag march through sensitive areas to maintain law and order following recent communal clashes that allegedly claimed two lives, in Kokrajhar, Assam on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Army deployed in Kokrajhar after two killed in mob violence

January 21, 2026, 03:16 PM - 3 min read

The Army has been deployed in Assam’s Kokrajhar district after mob violence between Bodo and Adivasi groups killed two people, triggered arson and attacks on police installations, and led to the suspension of internet services and imposition of prohibitory orders.

1,025 sensitive booths put on alert for phase 2 of local polls

December 10, 2025, 07:07 PM - 2 min read

Additionally, 125 members of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been stationed in the district. In areas susceptible to Maoist threats, a 150-member Special Operations team has also been positioned.

BJP leader Arjun Singh’s residence attacked in Bengal

March 27, 2025, 10:27 AM - 3 min read

Bombs were hurled and shots fired outside the residence of BJP leader Arjun Singh in Bhatpara, West Bengal. A youth sustained injuries in the attack, which Singh blamed on a TMC councillor’s son. Police have deployed additional forces to maintain order and prevent further escalation.

Doctor murder: BJP activists storm Nandigram police station

RG Kar: Nandigram turns into centre stage of protests

August 23, 2024, 02:06 PM - 2 min read

Over 100 BJP supporters stormed the police station on Friday by breaking through barricades and scuffled with the policemen who made attempts in vain to stop them.