India, Oct. 12 -- The Delhi Police on Sunday released a video of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke being told about his grandmother's death. The clip, they said, disproves the claim that he was not informed while in custody. Dipke responded that he was never allowed to use his phone or speak to a lawyer.

Police said they conveyed the news with sensitivity. They said Dipke was offered help to travel to his hometown for the funeral, but he declined. The clarification came after the CJP accused the police of failing to pass on the information.

Dipke's mother had earlier accused the police of lying. She alleged her son was not told about the death of his grandmother on Saturday. CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka also accused the au...