'Lawrence Bishnoi Sahab': CJP Activist Slams Delhi Police Over 'Respect' for Gangsters
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke criticizes Delhi Police for calling gangster Lawrence Bishnoi 'Sahab' while cracking down on students and activists.
A controversy has erupted over the perceived conduct of the Delhi Police after an activist pointed out the stark contrast in how the force treats hardened criminals versus peaceful protesters. Abhijeet Dipke, an activist with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has sparked a debate on social media by questioning the priorities of the law enforcement agency following a specific remark made during a press conference.
The 'Sahab' Controversy
The uproar began when a video surfaced from a press conference featuring East Delhi DCP Abhishek Dhania. In the footage, the DCP is heard referring to the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as “Lawrence Bishnoi Sahab.”
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Abhijeet Dipke highlighted this phrasing to criticize the police's attitude. He questioned why a known criminal was being addressed with such courtesy, contrasting it with the treatment of students and activists.
"Lawrence Bishnoi Sahab. The respect Delhi Police has for gangsters… Wish they showed even 10% of this courtesy to students and activists who are doing nothing but protest," Dipke wrote.
In a subsequent post, Dipke argued that the government and police have their priorities "completely misplaced," urging the authorities to focus their energy on actual criminal activities rather than cracking down on those exercising their right to protest.
The Trigger: Firing Incident Involving Tiger Shroff
The police press conference and subsequent scrutiny come in the wake of a shocking firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. According to police reports, three to four rounds were fired at the actor's vehicle as he was departing from a ground.
A massive crowd had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star, and officials believe the shots were fired from within the crowd. While Tiger Shroff escaped the attack unharmed, the incident left two people injured. Among them was the actor's driver, Firdaus, who sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm.
Police Action and Government Response
The Mumbai Police have launched a massive manhunt to track down the perpetrators. A case has been registered against three unidentified individuals under the following legal frameworks:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Sections 109(1) and 3(5).
- Arms Act: Sections 3 and 25.
To ensure a swift resolution, 15 specialized teams have been formed to investigate the attack and establish the identity of the accused.
Maharashtra CM Calls Attackers 'Cowards'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stepped in to reassure the public and the film industry, labeling the attackers as cowards who hide behind communication channels to issue threats.
“There is absolutely no reason to be afraid,” Fadnavis stated, emphasizing that the Mumbai Police is a professional force that will not rest until the culprits are apprehended. He assured that every threat is being taken seriously and appropriate action is being pursued.