Overview
- On 26 November, Gurugram resident Sarvo Mitra served a legal notice to Haryana DGP O.P. Singh through his lawyer.
- The notice demands an unconditional written apology and a retraction within 15 days, warning of possible prosecution under BNS Section 356(3) and other remedies.
- The move follows Singh’s 8 November press conference in Gurugram where he said most Thar and Bullet riders have a criminal or twisted mindset.
- Mitra says the statement caused humiliation, mental stress and reputational harm, and he has avoided using his Thar out of embarrassment.
- Public criticism, including from former deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala, continues, and reporters have not obtained the DGP’s comment.