Delhi Police Officer Vivek Bhagat Steps Aside From Addl DCP Role
Delhi Police officer Vivek Bhagat has requested to put his Addl DCP appointment on hold due to a pending Crime Branch enquiry.
In a significant turn of events within the Delhi Police, officer Vivek Bhagat has formally consented to put his appointment as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP) on hold. This decision comes as he faces an ongoing investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch regarding allegations involving the harassment of women journalists.
The Request to Step Aside
Vivek Bhagat, who is currently serving as the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) for Connaught Place, New Delhi, addressed a formal letter to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi. In the communication, Bhagat acknowledged the administrative order dated October 5, 2025, which had assigned him the current duty charge of Addl DCP.
However, citing the sensitive nature of the pending enquiry, Bhagat requested that the order specifically concerning him be suspended. He stated:
"Considering the enquiry pending against me in the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, regarding allegations against me by a YouTuber, I hereby give my consent to keep this order concerning only me on hold."
Background of the Appointment
The controversy began when Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu approved an order assigning the current duty charge of Addl DCP to 12 Selection Grade DANIPS officers within the Delhi Police, effective immediately. Bhagat was among the twelve officers named in this high-level administrative move.
The allegations that triggered this development originated from a YouTuber, leading to a formal investigation by the Crime Branch into claims of harassment against women journalists.
Government Modifies Administrative Order
Following Bhagat's formal request to step down from the new responsibilities while the investigation is active, the Delhi government took swift action. The administration issued a clarification stating that the original October 5 order would be amended.
While the assignment for the other 11 DANIPS officers remains part of the administrative restructuring, the modification specifically addresses Bhagat's situation. The government has agreed to keep his appointment to the Addl DCP charge on hold until the outcome of the Crime Branch enquiry is determined.