- Mumbai Police suspended a cop who threatened to frame student protesters in a drug case, as revealed in a viral video.
- The policeman in the video explicitly warned students: "If you are seen again here, I will ruin your lives" and "I will put 50-50 grams of powder in your bags and your life will be finished."
- Mumbai Congress condemned the threat as a "direct attack on democratic rights" and demanded accountability.
- Mumbai Police ordered an inquiry after a viral video showed a police driver threatening student protesters with fabricated drug cases.
- The cop warned students he would plant 50 grams of drugs in their pockets, saying they would "rot in jail" and not get bail, threatening to "ruin their lives".
- The cop admitted "Because of you, we are suffering" in the same clip.
Mumbai Police have launched an inquiry after a video surfaced showing an officer threatening student protesters with a fabricated drug case. The officer warned, "If you are seen again here, I will ruin your lives," and claimed he would plant drugs in their bags, ensuring they wouldn't get bail.125
The incident has sparked outrage, with the Mumbai Congress stating, "If this is true, it's not just an attempt to intimidate students, but a direct attack on democratic rights." The police's tactics, including digital tracking of protesters, have also faced scrutiny.34
Hundreds of students protested in Mumbai, demanding educational reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over recent paper leaks. The police's actions have raised concerns about the suppression of dissent and the rights of students to voice their opinions without fear of retribution.
“I will put 50-50 grams of powder in your bags and your life will be finished,” the officer was heard saying in the video, which has since gone viral. The police's response to the protests has included direct phone calls to protesters named in existing FIRs, further escalating tensions between law enforcement and the student community.
The inquiry into the officer's conduct is ongoing, with the police emphasizing their commitment to addressing the situation seriously and ensuring accountability for any misconduct.
“The policeman warned students he would plant 50 grams of drugs in their pockets and ensure they 'rot in jail,' saying he would 'ruin their lives' and 'Because of you, we are suffering.' Mumbai Congress condemned the threat as a 'direct attack on democratic rights' and demanded accountability.”
