Mumbai Police Launches Inquiry After Viral Video Allegedly Shows Officer Threatening Student Protesters

A viral video circulating on social media has led to an official inquiry by Mumbai Police. The clip is said to show a police officer threatening detained student protesters with consequences related to narcotics charges if they continued joining demonstrations.

According to reports, the students recorded the video while inside a police vehicle after they were detained during protests in Mumbai. In the footage described by reports, the officer warns the students that they could be falsely implicated in serious drug cases and that they might face long jail terms if they returned to protest.

Police to verify authenticity and context

Mumbai Police has stated that it will verify the video’s authenticity and the context of the alleged comments as part of the investigation. Authorities said the inquiry will focus on what was said, in what circumstances, and whether the statements in the clip match the events surrounding the detention.

Reports also mention that the video quickly attracted public backlash online. Following the spread of the clip, the police moved to open an internal inquiry to review the incident and determine whether any action is required.

Driver removed from active duty during probe

As the inquiry began, officials reportedly took the driver of the vehicle seen in the video off active duty. The reports do not describe how long the suspension will last, but the step was linked to the investigation while facts are assessed.

Police officials have assured the public that appropriate action will be taken after the investigation’s findings. The case is being treated as an internal matter related to alleged misconduct captured in a viral recording, with verification expected to determine the next steps. In the meantime, Mumbai Police said it will examine all available details to understand the full sequence of events.