Abhijeet Dipke Died After Delhi Police Lathi Charge? Viral Death Claim Debunked
Delhi Police debunked a viral fake newspaper clipping falsely claiming CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke died after a police lathi-charge during protests. Authorities confirmed he is fit, healthy and safe. The Delhi police has warned of legal action against spreaders of misinformation. "Do not believe or share unverified information," Delhi police said.
The Delhi Police on Friday, July 24, issued a public alert warning against a fabricated newspaper clipping circulating on social media that falsely claimed the death of Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). It was claimed that Dipke died after being lathi-charged by Delhi police. However, authorities confirmed that Abhijeet Dipke is alive, fit, and healthy, describing the content as malicious misinformation and fake news.
Abhijeet Dipke Died After Delhi Police Lathi Charge?
The fake clipping, styled to resemble a report from "India News", alleged that Dipke died while undergoing treatment after sustaining injuries during a lathi charge by police amid protests in Delhi. It included a photo of Dipke and sensational headlines linking the incident to recent demonstrations, reportedly involving student protests at locations like Jantar Mantar over issues such as education policy and NEET exam irregularities.
Abhijeet Dipke Is Fit, Healthy and Safe, Says Delhi Police
⚠️ FAKE NEWS ALERT
A fabricated newspaper clipping falsely claiming the death of Abhijeet Deepke is fake.
He is fit, healthy & safe.
This is malicious & strict legal action will be taken against those creating and spreading such fake content.
Do not believe or share… pic.twitter.com/G7Q7CQ0Ya9
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 24, 2026
Evidence and Official Clarification by Delhi Police
In its statement, Delhi Police emphasised that no such death occurred and urged the public not to share or believe unverified information. "This is malicious & strict legal action will be taken against those creating and spreading such fake content," the alert read. Officials advised relying solely on verified official sources. The police also tagged the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in the post and used hashtags such as #FakeNewsAlert and #DPUpdates.
Delhi Police Debunk Death Rumours About CJP Founder
As clarified by Delhi Police, Abhijeer Dipke is fit, healthy and safe. The police stated that the alleged claim that Abhijeet Dipke died after being lathi-charged is completely false and misleading. "Do not believe or share unverified information. Rely only on official sources," the Delhi Police added.
Fact check
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), is dead.
The claim that Abhijeet Dipke is dead is false. Delhi police clarified that the CJP founder is fit, healthy and safe.
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