The Times of India

'Trying to hold male protester': Mumbai Police clarifies viral CJP protest video, denies allegations of misconduct with woman

Mumbai Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video showing an officer and a female protester. The police stated the footage was misinterpreted and the contact was inadvertent during restraint. Senior officers thoroughly examined the video and verified all the facts presented. Leaders like Varsha Gaikwad strongly condemned the alleged police action and misconduct. The clarification asserted no deliberate misconduct by the officer was evident in the footage.