RAGINI DWIVEDI'S FATHER IN TEARS - COPS DIDN'T FIND ANY DRUGS, ONLY ORGANIC CIGARETTES

“Police officers barged into the house, searched every nook and corner and found no narcotics, just a small box of organic cigarettes. The allegations against my daughter are not true. The whole episode seems to be a plot; what’s happening to my daughter is unfair,” he was quoted as saying.

“When we first heard about it, we were getting ready to go to the police station. But things got out of hands. Cops barged into our house at 6.30am on September 4 and turned everything upside down," he said.

"I know my daughter, she has always been against it," said Rakesh of the allegations, adding, “If my daughter was like someone they’re saying she is, why would the government request her to participate in its social campaigns?”

“They are concocting stories and spoiling my family’s name. I feel sad for my daughter, I only want the best for her. Somebody may be plotting against us. My daughter recently got a call from someone and she was upset about it. We later realised that someone’s ego had been hurt and this drug drama began after that,” he further said.

“Many people, including my neighbours, have started distancing themselves from us. They are afraid to take my calls because they fear they may be hounded by police," he spoke of the stigma they are facing

“During the pandemic, she did everything from providing food to the poor, helping migrant workers, distributing masks and helped the film fraternity. When technicians were dying of hunger, she stepped in and helped everyone while the rest of the industry was sitting at home wearing masks. Today, nobody is standing by her. Where are they? Isn't she a part of their industry too?" he asked.

“I’m not against any investigation and if there is enough evidence, I will support them. I don't want police to concoct charges. Without getting to the truth, they should not sit on judgement like this,” he said.

"Police are passing the buck before allowing me to meet my child. Stop firing bullets from my daughter’s shoulder. A fair trial is what we’re hoping for and things will end peacefully," he concluded.