After the cold response from Mumbai Police, residents have approached union minister Ramdas Athawale to inaugurate the police chowkie in Dharavi, which was built by their contributions, on March 1.

The Dhobi Ghat police chowkie was to be inaugurated on February 6 but it was cancelled as many police officers turned down the invitation. They allegedly avoided inaugurating the chowkie as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials had raised questions over the participation of cops in inaugurating an illegal structure.