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Plastic bullets to be used for crowd control in KashmirSo far, security forces are using PAVA shells and pellet guns, the last option in the non-lethal category before the use of assault rifles,...13 Jul, 2018, 11.59 PM IST- BSF gets first woman combat officer after 51 yearsPareek, a resident of Rajasthan's Bikaner, is the first woman to join the force in the officer rank after she was selected in the all-India...13 Jul, 2018, 11.50 PM IST
- CRPF's new 'deflector' fitted guns to become operational to minimise injuriesThe CRPF is also creating a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling violent crowds in the state.13 Jul, 2018, 11.41 PM IST
- 150-200 militants waiting to infiltrate into Valley: IG BSFThe IG BSF said some militants, who were waiting in launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, have managed to infiltrate into the Valley.13 Jul, 2018, 10.27 PM IST
- Pungent smelling CS shells to aid pellet guns in KashmirThe pellet guns, however, will continue to be used as the last resort in the non-lethal category.11 Jul, 2018, 04.37 PM IST
- After PAVA, screaming acoustic device, shock sticks on anvilThese devices have been finalised after studying the recommendations of a special committee, constituted by the Home Ministry, to suggest a...11 Jul, 2018, 02.56 PM IST
- Govt mulling reconfiguring PAVA shellsThe self-melting canisters of the shells were taking time to melt and as a result, the crowds were able to throw them back at the forces in...11 Jul, 2018, 02.54 PM IST
- Women commandos to tackle J&K’s female stone peltersThe special CRPF women’s unit has been trained in combat, special operations and all kinds of weaponry including pump action guns, shot gun...02 Jul, 2018, 12.45 PM IST
- 17 JK protesters died of pellet gun injuries in 2016-17: GovtThe minister, in a written reply, also said the government has constituted an expert committee on July 26, 2016 to explore alternatives to ...07 Mar, 2018, 05.39 PM IST
- Government to act tough, not allow 'Wahhabi theocracy' in Jammu and KashmirThe tough posture is evident from the decision to dispatch to J&K PAVA shells, the chilli-based substitute for pellet guns, in bulk, until ...09 Sep, 2016, 11.18 AM IST
- Forces to start using PAVA shells in Kashmir shortlySecurity forces are being trained in the use of PAVA shells and they will start using these in a few days, they said about the non-lethal w...08 Sep, 2016, 08.54 PM IST
- Not only our door but windows are also open: Rajnath Singh on restoring peace in KashmirOn engagement with Pakistan, Singh said, “Don’t take things out of the country. First I am talking to people within the country.”06 Sep, 2016, 07.39 AM IST
- Rajnath Singh slams separatists, says their behaviour not KashmiriyatThe Minister said during his last visit concerns were raised about the use of pellet guns for which non-lethal replacement shells PAVA have...05 Sep, 2016, 03.57 PM IST
- Rajnath Singh gives nod for use of PAVA shells for mob controlThe Home Minister cleared the file for use of Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide (PAVA) also called Nonivamide as an alternative to the pellet ...03 Sep, 2016, 05.23 PM IST
- Rajnath Singh to lead an all-party delegation to Jammu & KashmirSingh had during an hour-long meeting with Amit Shah, Arun Jaitley and Jitendra Singh on Sunday and discussed modalities of the all-party d...30 Aug, 2016, 12.50 AM IST
- No blanket ban on pellet guns, but to be used in rare casesSenior government functionaries have arrived at this conclusion after extensive consultations with security forces and examining the ground...29 Aug, 2016, 07.22 PM IST
- Chilli-filled 'PAVA shells' seen as alternative to pellet gunsThe committee early this week held a full-fledged demonstration of the maiden shells at a test field in the national capital and gave its t...25 Aug, 2016, 04.59 PM IST
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