Lucknow: Former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Kumar, has shared his views on film ‘Dhurandhar-2’ on social media Platform X. He stated that action taken against mafia rule in Uttar Pradesh is the result of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath firm resolve and zero tolerance Policy. He added that real credit for this success goes to every officer and constable who stood firm on ground during that Period and worked bravely despite risks. “They are the real ‘Dhurandhars'”, he said.
According to an article Published in an english daily, film Portrays the sequence of events related to downfall of mafia don Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf as a decisive strike against mafia network in UP. Article highlights the role of then Police leadership, especially former DGP Prashant Kumar, calling it a significant turning Point in establishing the rule of law in State.
As Per report, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ connects the underworld of Lyari in Pakistan with the mafia networks in Uttar Pradesh. Film features a Police officer character said to be inspired by DGP Prashant Kumar. It also illustrates how the rise and fall of Atiq Ahmed exposed deep nexus between crime and Politics and how the campaign during Yogi government Played a decisive role in breaking this Nexus.
Report mentions the Killing of Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf in Prayagraj, describing it as a moment that drew nationwide attention to UP law and order situation. Although the incident remained controversial, it had a strong Psychological impact on criminals. Article states that high-intensity Police action and sustained Pressure significantly weakened the mafia network during that Period.
Prashant Kumar tenure is widely seen as a Phase of strict action against crime in Uttar Pradesh. Large-scale operations were conducted against mafias, illegal properties were demolished and hundreds of criminals were booked under the Gangster Act. Police encounters, arrests and strategies to dismantle financial networks collectively weakened organized Crime.
The way this Period has been described in the article Published in newspaper and in Aniruddha Mitra book ‘The Enforcer’ underlines a new Chapter in UP law and order history. It is not just a film or a story, but a saga of transformation where administrative willpower, Political leadership and strict Policing together challenged mafia rule and strengthened Public trust in law Enforcement.
