Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner Borase Bhushan Gulabrao
“Over the last two days, more than 200 citizens visited the Commissioner of Police Office to extend greetings on my assuming charge. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
Their presence or photographs should not be construed as any association with the police department,” he said. Hubballi: Photographs of newly appointed Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner Borase Bhushan Gulabrao being greeted by persons accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case and a drug-peddling case have gone viral on social media, triggering criticism and questions about the interaction. In such a large gathering, it has come to notice that a few persons having criminal antecedents were also present and photographs were taken. Borase added that the police would continue to take strict and impartial action against criminals, irrespective of background or influence. Download the TOI App.
The photographs show Borase being greeted by Amit Baddi, an accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, and Khetsingh Rajpurohit, an accused in a drug-peddling case. The images have drawn sharp reactions online, with some netizens questioning the commissioner’s association with the two men. Responding to the controversy, Borase clarified that the photographs should not be interpreted as any association with the accused and reiterated his commitment to acting against crime without fear or favour.