AAP March to Police Station Over Parvesh Sahib Singh Slap Row
AAP leaders march to Vikaspuri Police Station demanding an FIR against Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh over the Tilak Nagar slapping controversy.
The political tension in the national capital has reached a boiling point following the controversial slapping incident in Tilak Nagar. On Monday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, spearheaded by Delhi PWD Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, marched to the Vikaspuri Police Station to demand the immediate registration of an FIR against BJP Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh.
The Tilak Nagar Controversy Explained
The standoff originated during a road inspection in the Tilak Nagar area. A viral video surfaced showing Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh allegedly slapping a local youth. The incident occurred amidst a heated confrontation after opposition leaders raised concerns regarding the use of sub-standard materials in PWD road construction projects.
The protest led by Saurabh Bharadwaj, which included several party MLAs and councillors, highlights the deepening rift between the ruling AAP and the BJP in Delhi over issues of governance and public conduct.
Police Investigation and Complaints Filed
The Delhi Police has confirmed that they are currently managing multiple complaints stemming from this single incident. According to official statements, five complaints have been received so far across the Vikaspuri and Tilak Nagar police stations:
- One complaint was filed by an associate of Parvesh Sahib Singh.
- Two complaints were lodged by PWD personnel against AAP MLA Jarnail Singh and others.
- Two complaints were submitted by BJP workers regarding the alleged mistreatment of Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh.
Despite the influx of complaints, the Delhi Police clarified that no FIR has been registered as of yet. The police are currently investigating the matter, noting that the jurisdiction of the incident spans both the Vikaspuri and Tilak Nagar police stations.
Counter-Allegations and Denials
Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh has vehemently denied the allegations of assault. In a video statement shared on social media platform X, Singh turned the accusations around, claiming that AAP supporters had verbally abused his family members.
Singh further alleged that AAP MLA Jarnail Singh had demanded commissions from officials involved in various road projects. He emphasized that any attempts to obstruct government work or cause damage to public property would be met with strict consequences.
In a complicating twist, the Delhi Police also revealed that a criminal case involving the assault of an MCD employee has already been registered against the individual involved in the video, identified as Saheb Singh.