Delhi High Court urges decision on request by former DUSU president Ronak Khatri for police protection after ‘threats’ from gangster Rohit Godara

Khatri submitted that he received a threat in a WhatsApp message from a phone number registered in Ukraine, demanding Rs 5 crore, allegedly from Rohit Godara, following which an FIR was registered at the Narela police station. He informed Justice Dudeja that he is “not able to campaign and step out of his house.

The Delhi Police, on the other hand, informed the court that the local station house officer (SHO) has given his and the beat constable’s number to Khatri. It was also reported that Khatri’s application requesting security and police protection has been forwarded to the DCP (Outer North), who has subsequently forwarded it to the Special Cell.

Saying that an assessment of the threat perception remains, the police added that the final call will be taken by the Special Cell.

The court recorded in its order that “it is the duty of the state to ensure protection of the life of all the citizens of the country”.

“This court, being the constitutional court, is expected to further the constitutional protection of citizens. Since the petitioner perceives threat to his life, the DCP Outer North and DCP Special Cell are directed to expedite the request for police protection,” the court recorded while disposing of Khatri’s plea.

The court further directed that the beat constables and SHO be properly counselled to respond to calls made by Khatri.