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Delhi BJP MLA Booked Over Alleged Assault on Dalit Leader
Police have opened a case against Delhi BJP MLA Gajendra Drall and other party workers.
The complaint was filed by Sunil Kumar, a Dalit BJP mandal president.
Kumar says he was called to a party office to discuss voter lists.
He alleges that he was beaten, held inside the office and insulted with caste-based words.
He also claimed that cameras were turned off during the incident.
Police have registered charges under several criminal laws and are investigating.
The BJP has asked both Drall and Kumar to explain their sides to its disciplinary committee.
The Aam Aadmi Party is demanding that Drall be removed from office.
Delhi Police registered an FIR against Mundka MLA Gajendra Drall and other BJP workers after a complaint by Dalit leader Sunil Kumar.
Kumar alleged he was assaulted, confined and subjected to caste-based slurs at a BJP office in Kanjhawala.
Police invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The BJP issued notices to Drall and Kumar, asking them to appear before its disciplinary committee on September 16.
The Aam Aadmi Party demanded Drall’s dismissal and called for accountability, while police said the allegations remain under investigation.
- Who
- Delhi BJP MLA Gajendra Drall, Kanjhawala Mandal president Sunil Kumar and other BJP workers are involved in the allegations; Delhi Police and the BJP are handling the matter.
- What
- An FIR was registered over allegations that Kumar was assaulted, confined and subjected to casteist abuse at a BJP office.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at a BJP office in Kanjhawala, and the FIR was registered at Kanjhawala Police Station in Delhi.
- When
- The FIR was registered on Tuesday; Kumar alleged the incident occurred on Thursday evening and continued overnight. The BJP disciplinary hearing is scheduled for September 16 at 3 p.m.
- Why
- Police registered the case after Kumar filed a complaint; the allegations are being investigated, while the BJP has sought explanations from both individuals.
Complainant and Political Critics
Investigation and Party Process
Alleged assault and caste abuse
Complainant and Political Critics
Sunil Kumar alleges that Gajendra Drall and others beat him with pipes, sticks and belts, confined him and used caste-based slurs. The Aam Aadmi Party described the alleged violence as serious and demanded Drall’s removal.
Investigation and Party Process
Police have not established the allegations as facts and said the case is being investigated, with further legal action to follow the findings.
Accountability
Complainant and Political Critics
AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar said his party would continue seeking justice and protest until full accountability is established.
Investigation and Party Process
The BJP has begun an internal disciplinary process and asked both Gajendra Drall and Sunil Kumar to present their sides before its committee.
Key facts
- Accused
- Gajendra Drall and other BJP workers
- Complainant
- Sunil Kumar, Kanjhawala Mandal president
- Police station
- Kanjhawala Police Station
- Alleged conduct
- Assault, wrongful confinement and caste-based abuse
- Laws invoked
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Party action
- The BJP directed Drall and Kumar to appear before its state disciplinary committee on September 16 at 3 p.m.
- Political response
- The Aam Aadmi Party demanded Drall’s sacking and called for accountability
Sources
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