Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Jalna DSP Kicks Protester Attempting Self-Immolation
On Independence Day, a protester tried to set himself on fire in front of a minister's convoy.
A police officer, DSP Anant Kulkarni, was caught on camera kicking the protester.
The protester, Gopal Chaudhary, had been on a hunger strike.
Kulkarni explained the protester also poured kerosene on a policewoman.
A politician, Rohit Pawar, criticized the officer's actions, stating the government should take action against the officer and provide justice to the citizen.
Jalna DSP Anant Kulkarni was caught on camera kicking a protester attempting self-immolation.
The incident occurred on Independence Day in front of Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde's convoy.
The protester, identified as Gopal Chaudhary, had been on a hunger strike.
Kulkarni stated the protester poured kerosene on a female police officer.
MLA Rohit Pawar condemned Kulkarni's actions, calling for government action.
- Who
- Jalna DSP Anant Kulkarni and protester Gopal Chaudhary.
- What
- A DSP kicked a protester who was attempting self-immolation.
- When
- Independence Day, August 15.
- Where
- Jalna, India, in front of Pankaja Munde's convoy.
- Why
- The protester was attempting self-immolation after a hunger strike.
Criticism of DSP
DSP's Justification
Use of Force
Criticism of DSP
Critics condemn the DSP's actions as excessive force and abuse of power.
DSP's Justification
The DSP acted to protect the safety of the female officer.
- DSP
- Anant Kulkarni
- Protester
- Gopal Chaudhary
- Location
- Jalna, India
- Minister
- Pankaja Munde
- Incident
- Protester attempted self-immolation