Delhi Police releases video of informing Dipke about his grandmother's death, refutes CJP's allegation
The Delhi Police released video evidence to refute claims that they failed to inform CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke of his grandmother's death while he was in custody. Dipke and his party have countered the police narrative, alleging that the footage is incomplete and that authorities acted insensitively.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing friction between law enforcement agencies and political activists regarding transparency and human rights in custody.
The Delhi Police on Sunday (October 11, 2026) released a video showing CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke being told about his grandmother's death as it refuted the claim that he had not been conveyed the news while in custody on October 10.
It reiterated that the news was conveyed with due sensitivity and assistance was offered for his travel to his hometown for the funeral, but he "declined" the offer.
It said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Delhi Police of not relaying the information.
The video comes after Mr. Dipke's mother accused the Delhi Police of lying, alleging that her son had not been informed about his grandmother's demise on Saturday (October 10).
CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka, however, has accused the authorities of displaying insensitivity when Mr. Dipke was informed about the death.
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