Delhi Police have released a video that they state shows officers informing activist Abhijeet Dipke of his grandmother's death while he was held in detention, a move intended to refute allegations of insensitivity made by his organisation. Mr Dipke, a member of Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), was reportedly in custody when his grandmother passed away, prompting CJP to accuse authorities of a lack of compassion.

The police statement and accompanying video were issued in response to claims from CJP. According to reports, the footage captures the moment Mr Dipke received the news, showing him placing both hands on his lowered head in a dejected manner. After a brief pause, he is heard responding with, "I see." CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka had earlier publicly stated that Mr Dipke's grandmother died during his detention and criticised the authorities for their handling of the situation, citing insensitivity.

Reacting to the police's video, Mr Dipke challenged its completeness, questioning the omission of certain segments. He stated, "Why did you delete the part where I was asking for my phone so I could retrieve my cousin’s number? And where I was asking to let me speak to my lawyers?" This counter-allegation suggests a dispute over the full context of the interaction captured by the police.

Mr Dipke, along with CJP co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was seen for the first time since their detention on Sunday morning, when they were presented before a court in Delhi. Following his release, Mr Dipke has since travelled back to his village. His release was reportedly granted by the court, though specific conditions were not detailed in available reports.

After his release, Mr Dipke took to the social media platform X to express strong criticism of the government and its leader. In a post, he asserted that India had "never seen a bigger coward and bully," further describing the situation as an "embarrassment to India." Alongside his political statements, Mr Dipke also shared a message on X expressing his personal sorrow for his late grandmother, acknowledging her passing amidst the protests.

Despite the recent events and his detention, Mr Dipke maintained a resolute stance regarding CJP's future actions. He affirmed that the group "won't back down" from its objectives. He also announced that CJP co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are scheduled to address a press conference in Delhi to provide further details and insights into the developments. The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of activists during detention and the ongoing tensions between civil society groups and governmental authorities in India.