Nagpur: An alleged bootlegger threatened a complainant with a knife and issued death threats within minutes of a police complaint being lodged against him, raising serious concerns over breach of confidentiality within the force.Jaripatka police have registered an offence against Anil alias Kalya Sambhaji Deshmukh under various sections, including criminal intimidation, based on a complaint filed by Suchendra Gosavi (49), a resident of Indora.Gosavi, who works in event management, had dialled the police control room (112) on Tuesday morning, informing them about Deshmukh’s alleged involvement in illegal liquor trade. However, the information reportedly reached the accused almost immediately.Around 7.20am, Deshmukh allegedly reached Gosavi’s residence on Anand Marg in Indora and confronted him. “Why did you complain to the police?” he allegedly said before brandishing a knife and threatening to kill him.Following the incident, Gosavi approached Jaripatka police and lodged a formal complaint, after which a case was registered and investigation initiated.The episode has triggered questions over how the complainant’s identity was disclosed so quickly. Typically, information received at the 112 control room is passed on to the concerned beat marshal and flashed over the police station wireless system. In this case, the rapid leak has led to suspicion that someone within the Jaripatka police station may have tipped off the accused.The incident has once again highlighted the fear among citizens that their identities may not remain confidential despite police assurances.Police commissioner Ravinder Singal termed the alleged disclosure a serious lapse. “The police should have conducted a raid on the illegal liquor den after receiving the complaint. Instead, the complainant’s identity was allegedly disclosed. We will seek a detailed report on who revealed the name and what action was taken. If any employee or officer is found responsible, action will be taken,” he said.
