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Delhi Police denies delay in release of CJP leader Dipke
The family of Abhijeet Dipke, a leader with the Citizens for Justice Party, has alleged that Delhi Police delayed his release, preventing him from attending his grandmother's funeral. Police have refuted the claim, stating they informed him of the death and offered assistance.
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A dispute has emerged between Delhi Police and the family of CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke regarding the circumstances of his detention and an alleged failure to attend his grandmother's funeral. According to Dipke's family, delays in his release by law enforcement prevented him from reaching his hometown in time for the last rites.
Delhi Police has countered these allegations, stating that Dipke was informed of his grandmother's death with appropriate sensitivity while in custody. The force claimed that officers offered him assistance and facilitation to travel to his hometown for the funeral proceedings.
According to police statements, Dipke declined the assistance that was extended to him. The exact timeline of events and the reasons cited by Dipke for rejecting the offer remain unclear. The incident has raised questions about police procedures regarding detainees facing family emergencies and the handling of sensitive personal matters during custody.
The matter underscores ongoing tensions between civil society groups and law enforcement agencies in Delhi regarding detention practices and the treatment of activists.