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IPS Association Slams BJP MLA, Demands Action Over Threats To Officer
BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi publicly attacked Karera SDOP Dr Ayush Jakhar, issuing threats and provocative remarks that circulated widely. The IPS Association condemned the remarks as derogatory and demanded action, noting harm to officer morale and the dignity of democratic institutions. The condemnation was issued on Civil Services Day, April 21, 2026.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights political pressure on police officials and raises questions about threats to public servants and the integrity of democratic institutions.
Timeline
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IPS Association condemns remarks; calls for action and cites impact on morale
April 21, 2026
ADG-rank officer Chanchal Shekhar, on behalf of the IPS Association, writes a strongly worded letter describing Lodhi's remarks as derogatory and deeply offensive. The letter notes that the officer's family was dragged into the attack and asserts that such language undermines the dignity of democratic institutions, jeopardizes impartial policing, and should be restrained by public representatives. The association also notes deep regret that the condemnation had to be issued on Civil Services Day, April 21.
Lodhi's threats and remarks go viral (video shows threatening statements)
April 21, 2026
In a video that circulated publicly, BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi from Pichhore is heard issuing an open threat: he would gather 10,000 people, march to the residence of Karera SDOP Dr Ayush Jakhar, and fill it with cow dung. In another moment, he proclaims, "My fist used to weigh two and a half kilograms now it weighs 250 kilograms," a remark seen as a warning of muscle power.