Why is it in bad taste?: Hansal Mehta defends slamming Delhi cops over JNU with condom ad

Hansal Mehta who has been one of most outspoken celebrities in film industry took a dig at Delhi Police, who have been questioned over ir inaction amid shocking violence that was witnessed at JNU campus on Sunday, January 5, but has come to be mired in controversy over means he used. 

Sharing an vertisement that cited a popular condom brand (though re's proof that vertisement originated from re) that res, "Better protection than Delhi Police. #ShameOnDelhiPolice.", National Award-winning filmmaker wrote, "I choose (brand's name). Keeps you safe and happy."

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Hansal Mehta takes a dig at Delhi Police 

After filmmaker's jibe, social media users questioned him over his statement perhaps being in b taste. Posing a strong retort, Mehta diverted by asking if 'talking about sex or condoms is b'. 

However, condom brand in question has t posted  vertisement itself. 

Several social media users also questioned credibility of vertisement. 

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Quite vocal about his views, politics or orwise, filmmaker tweeted in support of Deepika Pukone's Chhapaak recently. After actress' visit to JNU campus on Tuesday, rumors surfaced claiming that religion of accused who threw acid on protagonist has been changed. 

Protest against Delhi Police 

Earlier on Friday, JNU students marching to Mandi House against violence in campus, against NRC, CAA and NPR were stopped and lathi-charged by Delhi police after y allegedly tried removing barrices. Delhi Police h earlier imposed Section 144 in Mandi House. 

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Meanwhile, HRD Secretary Amit Khare said officials of ministry will talk to JNU VC M Jagesh Kumar, even as JNUSU continues to demand his resignation. " removal of vice-chancellor is t a solution," he said, quoted by PTI, ding ministry officials will also meet JNU Students' union after meeting Kumar. 

Earlier on Friday, JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagesh Kumar said that ministration has formed a five-member committee to probe January 5 violence on campus that h left around 35 people injured. He stated that he has recommended measures to ensure safety of students. panel will also probe lapses, if any, insecurity, Kumar told PTI.

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