"We use pellet guns only when the situation is going out of control and where loss of life (of jawans) is imminent. We are examining versions for pellet guns available worldwide to identify less lethal options," he said.The officer said that pellet guns were used after all options were exhausted. NEW DELHI: CRPF director general K Durga Prasad on Monday apologised for injuries caused to people by use of pellet gun in Kashmir but said they would continue to use it. CRPF personnel have been asked to aim below the knee level. His statements comes a day after home minister Rajnath Singh's two-day Kashmir visit.CRPF DG said they were studying the versions of pellet guns available worldwide to identify the less lethal options.

Source: Economic Times July 25, 2016 21:11 UTC