16 CRPF Companies, Including 12 RAF Units, Withdrawn from Delhi Police Duties
Following a Ministry of Home Affairs directive on July 30, 16 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) companies, including 12 Rapid Action Force (RAF) units, were withdrawn from Delhi Police duties. This decision came after an internal review highlighted operational lapses during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar, where non-lethal weapons like anti-riot guns and pellet guns were used. RAF headquarters has since barred the use of pellet guns and similar equipment in Delhi deployments until further notice, with substitute security arrangements ordered.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 59/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, indianexpress, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Jul, 02:53 pm. Other outlets followed.