BSF to use capsicum-based teargas to control crowds
BSF will be supplied with capsicum-based teargas in spray can and shell forms to quell the mob in deteriorating law and order situation anywhere in the country. The bio-friendly, non-lethal ammunition is being introduced after security forces in Kashmir didn't find Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide shells very effective. About 50,000 shells will be produced initially, followed by need-based orders.