NewsIMTSThe Delhi High Court directed police to expedite protection for former DUSU president Ronak Khatri on November 6, 2025. Khatri received threat messages from a Ukraine-registered number demanding Rs 5 crore. The sender claimed to be an infamous gangster and threatened to kill him if the amount wasn't paid. Justice Ravinder Dudeja stated it's the State's duty to protect citizens' lives. The court ordered the DCP of Outer North and Special Cell to expedite Khatri's protection request. The beat constable must regularly visit Khatri for two weeks to ensure his safety. Today, Delhi Police's counsel informed the court that Khatri's application has been forwarded to the Special Cell DCP for threat assessment. From September 30, Khatri has repeatedly approached police for protection after initial security was withdrawn. Until next week, the court will monitor the situation as Khatri claims the threats came from someone associated with the Rohit Godara gang. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 19:33 IST; source: link)
Delhi High Court Orders Protection for Former DUSU President
The Delhi High Court has directed police to expedite security measures for Ronak Khatri, former Delhi University Students' Union president, who received serious threats. On November 6, 2025, Justice Ravinder Dudeja emphasized that protecting citizens' lives is the State's responsibility. Khatri reported receiving threatening messages from a Ukraine-registered phone number demanding Rs 5 crore. The sender, claiming to be a notorious gangster, threatened to kill Khatri if he failed to pay the amount. The court has instructed both the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) and the Special Cell to fast-track Khatri's protection request.
Court Orders Immediate Security Measures for Khatri
Following the High Court's intervention, immediate security arrangements have been ordered for Ronak Khatri. The court directed that a beat constable must regularly visit Khatri for two weeks to ensure his safety. Delhi Police informed the court that Khatri's application has been forwarded to the Special Cell DCP for proper threat assessment. According to Khatri, the threats allegedly came from someone connected to the Rohit Godara gang. The former student leader had been seeking protection since September 30 after his initial security was withdrawn. The court has decided to monitor the situation until next week to ensure compliance with its orders.
Key Points
- The Delhi High Court directed police to expedite protection for former DUSU president Ronak Khatri on November 6, 2025.
- Khatri received threat messages from a Ukraine-registered number demanding Rs 5 crore.
- The sender claimed to be an infamous gangster and threatened to kill him if the amount wasn't paid.
