The Delhi High Court has directed the city police to urgently process the security request of former Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri, who has alleged that he received death threats and an extortion demand of ₹5 crore from an international number linked to a gangster.

Justice Ravinder Dudeja, hearing Khatri’s plea, said it is the State’s constitutional duty to protect the life and liberty of its citizens. “Since the petitioner perceives a threat to his life, the DCP, Outer North, as well as the DCP, Special Cell, is directed to expedite the request made by the petitioner for police protection,” the court ordered.

The judge also instructed that the local beat constable and station house officer (SHO) be counselled to respond immediately to any distress call fr

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