Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta announced that the Punjab Police, requesting 10 more days, has been instructed to submit their report on the Atishi video incident within three days. Gupta highlighted the seriousness of the matter during a Press Conference regarding the use of inappropriate language by AAP’s Leader of the Opposition Atishi on January 6.
Notices have been issued by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat to key officials in Punjab, including the Director General of Police, the Special DGP of the Cyber Cell, and the Commissioner of Police in Jalandhar. This action follows the registration of an FIR against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra in Jalandhar for allegedly sharing a manipulated video of Atishi in the Delhi Assembly.
Gupta expressed concerns about the delay in Punjab Police’s response to the Assembly’s notice, questioning the agency’s independence and impartiality. He emphasized the significance of the matter falling under the jurisdiction of the Delhi Assembly, where all original videos and documents are considered Assembly property.
The Speaker raised doubts about the forensic examination initiated by the Punjab Government without involving the Assembly, pointing towards potential political interference. He stressed that any attempt to undermine the House’s dignity will not be tolerated, especially considering the emotional impact on the public.
