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Crime
Mumbai Police Officer Threatens to Plant Drugs on Student Protesters – Probe Ordered
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:48 AM
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A viral video has surfaced showing a Mumbai police officer threatening to plant drugs on student protesters, prompting authorities to order an investigation.
A video that has gone viral on social media shows a Mumbai police officer confronting a group of student protesters and threatening to plant drugs on them. The footage, which was shared widely across platforms, depicts the officer making the claim while the students appear visibly alarmed.
The incident has drawn criticism from student groups and civil society activists who say it undermines trust in law enforcement. Several student leaders have demanded a transparent inquiry into the officer’s conduct.
In response, the Mumbai Police Commissioner has ordered an internal probe to investigate the allegations and determine whether any disciplinary action is warranted. The investigation will be conducted by the police’s internal affairs wing.
The incident has drawn criticism from student groups and civil society activists who say it undermines trust in law enforcement. Several student leaders have demanded a transparent inquiry into the officer’s conduct.
In response, the Mumbai Police Commissioner has ordered an internal probe to investigate the allegations and determine whether any disciplinary action is warranted. The investigation will be conducted by the police’s internal affairs wing.