Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Maharashtra CM Orders Action Against Cop
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has ordered action against a Mumbai police constable after a video went viral.
In the video, the policeman is seen threatening student protesters by saying he would plant drugs on them if they returned to the protest area.
The video caused a lot of anger, with opposition parties accusing the police of trying to scare the protesters.
The Chief Minister said the video is being checked to see if it's real, but the policeman has already been taken off his duties until the investigation is finished.
A viral video shows a Mumbai police constable threatening protesters with false drug cases.
The video was recorded during a protest in support of student agitation in New Delhi.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered action against the policeman and removed him from his post.
The authenticity of the video is being verified, but action has been taken pending the inquiry.
Opposition parties accused the police of intimidation and demanded strict action against the officer.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a Mumbai police constable
- What
- Action initiated against a Mumbai police constable over a viral video threatening protesters
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address the viral video and the outrage it sparked
Opposition Parties
Maharashtra Government
Police Conduct
Opposition Parties
Accused the police of intimidation and demanded strict action against the officer.
Maharashtra Government
Initiated action against the policeman and removed him from his police station pending inquiry.
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Police Officer
- Mumbai police constable
- Incident
- Viral video of policeman threatening protesters
- Action Taken
- Removed from police station pending inquiry
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra