Case filed against Atishi after supporters assault policeman
What's the story
The Delhi Police have filed cases against Chief Minister Atishi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's son Manish Bidhuri for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). In Atishi's case, the police accused her of violating the MCC by showing up at Fateh Singh Marg with 10 vehicles and around 60 supporters. When asked to leave, she reportedly refused.
Obstruction charges
Atishi's supporters accused of obstructing public duty
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members Ashmit and Sagar Mehta were accused of obstructing and assaulting head constable Kaushal Pal. An FIR was filed under sections 221/132/121(1)/3(5) BNS for causing obstruction in public duty. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) also noted that Atishi, along with 50-70 people and 10 vehicles, was found violating the MCC at Fateh Singh Marg. A case under section 223 BNS and 126 RP Act was registered following a complaint by the Flying Squad Team (FST).
Counterclaim
Atishi responds to allegations, claims police bias
Reacting to the allegations, Atishi took to social media platform X to allege that the Delhi Police "illegally took in custody two people who were reporting and making a video of MCC violations." She also alleged that no action was taken against others for similar violations. The chief minister also alleged that Manish Bidhuri was seen with outsiders in Kalkaji despite restrictions during the silence period.
Twitter Post
Supporter being beaten inside the police station, alleges Atishi
पुलिस वालों ने अभी तक तुग़लक़ाबाद गाँव वालों पर कोई एक्शन नहीं लिया। पर एक लोकल लड़का जो वीडियो बना रहा था, उसको बर्बरता से मारते हुए पुलिस पकड़ कर ले गई।
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 3, 2025
अब उस वीडियो बनाने वाले को थाने के अंदर पीटा जा रहा है।
पुलिस के गुंडा राज का खुला खेल pic.twitter.com/smhNXtqspu
Legal action
Delhi Police register case against Manish Bidhuri
The Delhi Police have also registered a case against Bidhuri, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri's son, for allegedly interfering in the Kalkaji constituency during the "silence period." Taking to X, the DCP South East Delhi confirmed that a legal case under section 126 RP Act was filed against Bidhuri and Ravi Dayama at Govindpuri Police Station.