Delhi HC seeks response from police, Minister Parvesh Verma on slapping AAP MLA’s aide
Justice Sachin Datta issued notice on a plea for an independent probe and CCTV preservation after an AAP worker alleged assault during a road inspection.
- On Thursday, the Delhi High Court sought a response from the Delhi Police and Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma regarding a plea for an independent probe into an alleged assault on an Aam Aadmi Party worker.
- During a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on September 27, Verma allegedly slapped an aide of AAP Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh following a dispute over road construction quality.
- Sahib Singh alleged he was recording the event when the Minister became agitated, while Verma claimed the worker and others abused his family, stating he reacted in a manner "any common man would do."
- Singh approached the Commissioner of Police and Vikas Puri police station seeking an FIR, but police filed only a non-cognisance report that the worker claims excludes full allegations.
- Justice Sachin Datta scheduled the next hearing for November 17, with the petitioner seeking preservation of CCTV evidence and an independent, court-supervised inquiry committee.
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Parvesh Verma slap row: Delhi High Court seeks response from police, minister
The Delhi High Court has asked for responses from the city police and PWD Minister Parvesh Verma. This request follows a plea regarding an alleged incident where Verma slapped an AAP worker during a road inspection. The petitioner, Sahib Singh, claimed he was assaulted and has sought police protection due to ongoing threats. The court has scheduled further hearings for November 17 to address the petition and responses.
Delhi HC Seeks Police Status Report on Plea by Man Alleging Assault by Minister Parvesh Verma
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The petitioner, Sahib Singh, has sought police protection for himself and his family, preservation of CCTV and other electronic evidence, and an independent probe into his allegations against the minister and others. India News | Delhi HC Seeks Police Status Report on Plea by Man Alleging Assault by Minister Parvesh Verma.
Delhi High Court seeks police response on plea seeking independent probe alleging Parvesh Verma slapped AAP worker
The petitioner has sought protection for himself and his family, preservation of CCTV footage and other electronic material, and an independent investigation into his allegations against Verma, his associates and certain police personnel.
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