The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken disciplinary action against Pritam Lodhi, a lawmaker in Madhya Pradesh, following his threatening remarks directed at Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ayush Jhakar. This situation arose after Lodhi's son, Dinesh, was involved in an incident where he allegedly hit five individuals with his sport utility vehicle in Karera, Madhya Pradesh. In a letter from state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal, Lodhi was asked to provide clarification regarding his conduct within three days, emphasizing that his behavior was a violation of party discipline.

Lodhi's threats included a bizarre promise to fill Jhakar's house with cow dung, which he made during a tirade against the police's handling of the situation. A video of these remarks circulated widely on social media, leading to condemnation from the IPS Association and calls for action from the opposition Congress party. In his defense, Lodhi claimed the incident was minor and accused the police of overreacting. His comments reflect a growing tension between political figures and law enforcement in the state, raising questions about accountability and the rule of law.