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Delhi Removes Additional DCP Charge From ACP Vivek Bhagat Amid Harassment Probe
- •The Delhi government has modified its October 5 order to remove ACP Vivek Bhagat from temporary Additional DCP duties amid an ongoing inquiry.
- •Bhagat voluntarily requested to forgo the assignment until the investigation into allegations of harassing women journalists is satisfactorily concluded.
- •The allegations stem from an October 3 protest at Jantar Mantar, where three women journalists reported sexual harassment by police personnel.
- •Delhi Police transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch and issued new coverage guidelines for journalists covering protests.
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ACP Vivek Bhagat was removed from the temporary Additional DCP arrangement amid an ongoing inquiry into allegations that he harassed women journalists. Bhagat himself requested to be excused from taking up the duty charge until the inquiry is fully completed.
The controversy erupted after three women journalists lodged sexual harassment complaints against police personnel during an October 3 protest at Jantar Mantar directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. These complaints have since been transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch for further investigation.
Delhi Police issued an advisory requiring journalists to carry valid organizational identity cards or PIB/DIP accreditation, display their identification clearly, and ensure their positioning does not obstruct police operations or law enforcement personnel.
