The CCTV footage showing the Khar cops planting drugs on an innocent man has reignited concerns about police misconduct. This tactic of framing individuals by planting drugs has been a recurring issue, despite strict search procedures framed to prevent such abuse. Victims have reported similar incidents, where officers either planted drugs themselves or collaborated with others to falsely incriminate people. mid-day spoke with a few victims who claimed they were framed in a similar way. 

Oshiwara police officers are also facing similar allegations. The 28-year-old victim, who is in the garment business and resides in Jogeshwari, told mid-day that on August 15, he had gone to City Mall with his girlfriend to watch a movie. He had parked his Burgman scooter in the parking lot near the mall. At around 12.15 am, after the movie ended, he noticed four to five people doing something with his bike and approaching him.