‘Will Frame You With 50gm Powder’: Mumbai Congress Accuses Policeman of Threatening Student Protesters, Shares Video
Mumbai Congress has shared a viral video alleging a police officer threatened student protesters by warning they would be framed in a false drug case if they returned to protest.
Mumbai, July 23: The Mumbai Congress has shared a viral video on social media alleging that a Mumbai Police officer threatened student protesters with false criminal cases if they returned to demonstrate. The party claimed the officer warned students that they would be framed in a fake drug case involving "50gm powder" and spend the rest of their lives in jail.
The video, which has gone viral on social media, has triggered political reactions. However, the authenticity of the video and the circumstances under which it was recorded have not been independently verified.
Mumbai Congress Shares Video, Levels Allegations
Sharing the video on X, the Mumbai Congress alleged that the police officer threatened students participating in a protest and warned them against returning for future demonstrations. Mumbai Woman Hailed As ‘Fearless’ After Video of Her Standing Before Police Van Goes Viral Amid CJP Student Protests.
According to the party's post, the officer allegedly told the students that if they came back to protest, they would be implicated in a false narcotics case involving "50gm powder" and would "rot in jail for life."
The Congress described the alleged remarks as an attempt to intimidate students and said democratic rights should be protected.
Mumbai Congress Alleges Policeman Threatened Student Protesters
एक वायरल वीडियो में दावा किया गया है कि @MumbaiPolice प्रदर्शन कर रहे छात्रों को धमका रही है कि अगर वे दोबारा प्रदर्शन करने लौटे, तो उन्हें झूठे ड्रग्स के मामले में फँसा दिया जाएगा और पूरी ज़िंदगी जेल में सड़ना पड़ेगा।
अगर यह सच है, तो यह सिर्फ़ छात्रों को डराने की कोशिश नहीं,… pic.twitter.com/36KescEmro
— Mumbai Congress (@INCMumbai) July 23, 2026
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Congress Questions Police Conduct
In its social media post, the Mumbai Congress said that if the allegations are true, such conduct would amount to an attempt to suppress students' democratic right to protest.
The party further stated that students raising questions should be met with accountability rather than threats. Mumbai Police Prohibitory Orders: What Is Allowed and What Is Not From July 23 to August 6.
No Official Response Yet
Mumbai Police has not issued an official statement on the allegations at the time of publishing this report. It also remains unclear when and where the video was recorded or whether any inquiry has been initiated into the matter.
LatestLY could not independently verify the authenticity of the viral video or the claims made in connection with it.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 23, 2026 12:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
