Slap row: FIR against Jarnail Singh, NCR for Parvesh Verma
Delhi Police register FIR against AAP MLA Jarnail Singh and an NCR against Parvesh Verma following a slapping incident in Tilak Nagar.
The political temperature in the national capital has spiked following a physical altercation in Tilak Nagar, leading to legal action against two prominent political figures. The Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jarnail Singh, while a Non-Cognisable Report (NCR) has been filed against BJP leader Parvesh Verma.
Legal actions taken by Delhi Police
The police action stems from two separate complaints. In the case involving Parvesh Verma, an NCR has been filed under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to police sources, video footage of the incident appears to show Verma slapping a young man. However, officials noted that because the incident did not result in "grievous hurt," the case was processed under the specific provisions pertaining to causing minor hurt.
Simultaneously, the police have registered an FIR against AAP MLA Jarnail Singh. This legal step follows a formal complaint lodged by an Assistant Engineer from the Public Works Department (PWD). The Delhi Police have stated that they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents and are also reviewing additional complaints that have been received regarding the matter.
AAP protests and allegations of bias
The legal developments have triggered intense protests from the Aam Aadmi Party. AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj, accompanied by several MLAs and Councillors, staged a demonstration outside the Vikaspuri Police Station. The protesters are demanding that an FIR be registered against Parvesh Verma instead of an NCR.
Speaking to the media, Bhardwaj accused the authorities of showing bias. He claimed that the delay in filing an FIR against the BJP leader, while an FIR was promptly filed against Jarnail Singh, was a sign of political maneuvering. He suggested that the legal actions are an attempt to suppress those exposing corruption related to local infrastructure.
Protest escalates as tensions rise
The AAP leadership has signaled that they will not back down from their demonstrations. Bhardwaj emphasized that the movement would continue until an FIR is registered against Verma. He also issued a stern warning regarding the conduct of the police, stating that if any misbehavior occurs toward women during the protests, the party would escalate their agitation by staging a sit-in at the Police Commissioner's office.