Mumbai Police Officer Suspended Over Viral Threats
A viral video shows a Mumbai police driver threatening NEET protesters with false drug-case charges to deter them from returning to demonstrations. In response, Mumbai Police ordered an official inquiry and removed the driver from his posting pending the probe. The incident has intensified debates around civil rights amid nationwide protests in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party-led movement over NEET irregularities, drawing commentary from the Mumbai Congress and others. Several outlets report that the officer involved has been suspended or is under scrutiny as authorities verify the video’s authenticity and gather details. The threats allegedly included planting drugs and jail terms, prompting criticism of law-enforcement tactics and calls for accountability. Authorities say disciplinary action will follow the probe’s findings if the allegations prove true, with ongoing investigations across multiple reports.
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