FIR Filed Against AAP Leaders Over Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Protest
Delhi Police register FIR against Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders following DSGMC complaint over alleged disruption near Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
The Delhi Police have officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) following a formal complaint by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC). The complaint targets prominent leaders and MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, regarding an alleged incident involving disruption near the sacred Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
Allegations of Disruption and Misleading Content
The DSGMC has accused AAP workers of creating a disturbance near the religious site and further alleged that misleading videos and social media posts were circulated to misrepresent the situation. According to the complaint, the actions taken by the protesters were intended to disrupt the peace and sanctity of the area surrounding the Gurudwara.
The police have launched a formal investigation into the matter. Authorities are currently scrutinizing video footage that was submitted alongside the complaint to verify the sequence of events and the identities of those involved.
Resentment Within the Sikh Community
DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that there is significant resentment within the Sikh community. He alleged that AAP workers attempted to stage a demonstration by entering the vicinity of the Gurudwara while posing as protesters.
Key allegations made by the DSGMC include:
- AAP workers unfurled banners and posters in a manner that violated the sanctity of the religious site.
- Protesters raised slogans that were deemed inappropriate for the location.
- The workers involved are allegedly directly associated with the AAP and were sent by Arvind Kejriwal.
"We have taken strict action against them and have also lodged a police complaint against their party supremo, Arvind Kejriwal," Kalka stated, emphasizing the committee's stance on the matter.
Concerns Over Police Presence
In addition to the protest itself, the DSGMC has raised objections regarding the conduct of law enforcement at the scene. While acknowledging that the protest took place on a public thoroughfare and did not technically enter the Gurudwara premises, the committee expressed discomfort with police personnel being present in uniform near the 'Guru Ghar'.
Harmeet Singh Kalka informed that the committee has instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to ensure that police personnel exercise restraint and avoid entering the area in uniform, given the sensitive atmosphere. The investigation into whether the protesters' actions crossed the line of legality continues.