Imagine receiving calls such as “Sir, mujhe pata hai maal kahan aayega,” or “Aapko usko andar karna hi hoga,” or about molestation or other crimes, throughout the day and night as well. For the past week, a Haryana resident has been living this nightmare since his mobile number was mistakenly  uploaded on the Mumbai police website, as that of a senior inspector attached to the Agripada police station. Frustrated, the 37-year-old Haryana man told mid-day that he receives 50-70 such calls every day. 

A worker in a garment manufacturing unit, Sanjay Dagar, has been receiving calls from informers, activists, and victims of crimes, because of the mistake. He approached the local police regarding the issue, but they told him they won’t be able to help. “I informed the local police near my residence about these calls, but they told me to ignore them as they can’t help. I am really frustrated. These calls should stop,” Dagar said.