Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks FIR against Delhi Police personnel over alleged assault
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has filed formal complaints against Delhi Police personnel, alleging they physically assaulted him during a protest. He is demanding the registration of an FIR and has threatened to take the matter to court if his request is ignored.
Why it matters
The conflict underscores the growing friction between political opposition figures and law enforcement in India, raising questions about police conduct during political demonstrations.
Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks FIR against Delhi Police personnel over alleged assault left Saurabh Bharadwaj warns of approaching the court if no FIR is registered. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2sbaf0/article71589802.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/If-three-time-CGM2GIBM9F.4.jpg.jpg Salman Ali New Delhi: AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)(PTI08_09_2026_000112B) New Delhi Aam Aadmi Party Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday submitted written complaints to the Delhi police Commissioner, the Lieutenant-Governor and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, alleging a systematic pattern of violence against political leaders and public representatives by police personnel during protests. He demanded the registration of an FIR against the personnel concerned and warned that he would approach the court if no FIR is registered. In his complaints, Mr.
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