Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday referred to the Committee of Privileges the registration of an FIR by Punjab Police and its subsequent actions in connection with a “doctored” video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi that was posted on X by Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra.
The Committee of Privileges has been directed to examine the conduct and actions of the Director General of Police, Punjab; the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar; the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Government of Punjab; and any other persons found involved in the matter. It has been instructed to submit its report to the House in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.
“After examining the reply submitted by Punjab Police and the complaint received from Kapil Mishra, Delhi Cabinet Minister, the Speaker has concluded that a prima facie case of breach of privilege and contempt of the House exists,” read a statement from the Delhi Secretariat.
According to the statement, despite reminders, Punjab Police failed to furnish essential documents sought by the Assembly, including copies of the complaint, FIR, report of Punjab Police’s social media expert, and report of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Punjab.
