Why is Mumbai and Delhi Police fighting over Mohammed Shami? Read to know

In the World Cup semi-final, the Indian cricket team defeated New Zealand by a score of 70 runs. With the help of Mohammed Shami’s incredible bowling performance on Wednesday, Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant century, and Virat Kohli’s world-record 50th ODI century, India advanced to the World Cup final. People are celebrating this historic match on social media, posting memes, videos, and messages to show how happy the entire country is about the outcome. Now here is how Mumbai and Delhi police reacted to Mohammed Shami’s performance.

It’s X post battle between Mumbai police and Delhi Police

The social media accounts for the police departments in Delhi and Mumbai have also joined in on the lighthearted banter on X.

The Delhi Police X account initiated the conversation by posting the first message, “@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for tonight’s assault.”

The Mumbai Police’s X account was quick to reply. “You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts @DelhiPolice and listing a couple of co-accused too,”.

You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts @DelhiPolice and listing a couple of co-accused too😂

P.S.: Dear citizens, both the departments know the IPC thoroughly and trust you for a great sense of humour 😊 https://t.co/TDnqHuvTZj

— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) November 15, 2023

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Special Commissioner Mumbai enters the scene

Shortly after, Special Commissioner Mumbai, Deven Bharti, joined the conversation and responded, “Not at all @DelhiPolice. It qualifies for protection under “Right of Self-Defence.”

Not at all @DelhiPolice. It qualifies for the protection under “Right of Self Defence”#India #IndianCricketTeam #IndiaVsNewZealand https://t.co/2EMKTKJQrB

— Deven Bharti 🇮🇳 (@DevenBhartiIPS) November 15, 2023

India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final thanks to Mohammed Shami’s seven wickets for 57 runs. The highest bowling average of any Indian bowler in an ODI match is Shami’s 7/57.