Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Releases Video Disputing CJP Claims About Dipke
Abhijit Dipke was in Delhi when his grandmother died in Mumbai.
His party, the Cockroach Janata Party, says police did not let him talk to his family.
The party says his parents get anxious easily and that he asked to speak to his cousin.
Delhi Police says officers told him the news carefully and asked what help he wanted.
Police says they offered a phone call and help travelling to the funeral.
They also released a video of their conversation with him.
The party and police disagree about what happened.
Dipke had come to Delhi for a protest and was detained at the airport.
The Cockroach Janata Party accused Delhi Police of preventing Abhijit Dipke from speaking with his anxious parents after his grandmother died.
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka said Dipke asked to speak to his cousin because his parents are heart patients.
Delhi Police said officers informed Dipke of his grandmother’s death sensitively and repeatedly offered help, including a phone call or travel arrangements.
Police said Dipke declined the assistance and presented video footage showing officers speaking with him.
Dipke had travelled from Mumbai to Delhi for an anti-CEC protest and was detained at Delhi airport on Saturday.
- Who
- Abhijit Dipke, the Cockroach Janata Party, and Delhi Police.
- What
- CJP alleged Dipke was denied a chance to speak with family after his grandmother died; Delhi Police disputed the allegation and released video footage.
- When
- The dispute was reported on Sunday; Dipke was detained at Delhi airport on Saturday.
- Where
- Delhi; Dipke's grandmother died in Mumbai.
- Why
- The disagreement concerns whether police offered Dipke a chance to contact family and attend his grandmother’s funeral.
CJP’s allegations
Delhi Police’s response
Contact with family
CJP’s allegations
CJP said Dipke pleaded to speak to his cousin but police did not allow it, despite his parents’ anxiety.
Delhi Police’s response
Police said officers repeatedly asked whether he wanted to speak to his parents, and that he declined.
Police conduct and assistance
CJP’s allegations
CJP accused police of acting insensitively and turning the situation into a spectacle with cameras and microphones.
Delhi Police’s response
Police said it conveyed the news sensitively, offered travel and phone assistance, and released video footage of the interaction.
Funeral arrangements
CJP’s allegations
CJP’s account said Dipke was denied the opportunity to contact family after his grandmother’s death.
Delhi Police’s response
Police said Dipke declined its arrangements to help him attend the funeral.
- Party making the allegation
- Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)
- Person at the center of the dispute
- Abhijit Dipke
- Police response
- Delhi Police said it informed Dipke sensitively and offered assistance.
- Assistance described by police
- A phone call, a flight, or other help, including arrangements to attend the funeral.
- CJP’s account
- CJP said Dipke pleaded to speak to his cousin because his parents are heart patients and easily anxious.
- Video
- Delhi Police released footage of officers interacting with Dipke and offering assistance.
- Travel and detention
- Dipke had travelled from Mumbai to Delhi for an anti-CEC protest and was detained at Delhi airport on Saturday.