Delhi Govt withholds current duty charge of Additional DCP given to officer accused of sexually harassing journalist
The Delhi government has withheld the current duty charge for an Additional DCP position previously assigned to Vivek Bhagat, who is accused of sexually harassing a journalist. Bhagat voluntarily requested to step aside from the assignment pending the outcome of an inquiry.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of accountability and administrative ethics within law enforcement agencies regarding allegations of misconduct.
The current duty charge (CDC) of the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner of police to Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Vivek Bhagat — accused of sexually harassing a woman journalist during a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi — has been withheld, the Delhi government said late on Monday (October 5, 2026).
A Delhi government order earlier in the day assigned CDC of additional DCP to 12 DANIPS officers including Mr. Bhagat.
Later, the Delhi government, clarified that the October 5 order assigning current duty charge of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police to 12 DANIPS officers was based on a proposal initiated on August 25, well before the present allegations.
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