The incident got here to mild after a viral X put up accused Virender Kumar, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), of “molesting the girl” in the course of the search operation on Saturday, sparking outrage and calls for for swift motion.
“Today, round 10 a.m. at Maharani Bagh, this ASI harassed and molested a girl from the Northeast whereas she was at a store. He entered and searched the store for alcohol with no warrant. Even after the girl informed him that he was looking out the store illegally, he continued the search and located nothing… he grabbed her face, and touched her personal components, leaving her deeply traumatised,” the put up learn.
Following the put up, the Delhi police issued a press release saying the matter is being probed and the ASI has been transferred.
Police model
The police stated a PCR name was acquired round 9.30 a.m. on Saturday in regards to the alleged sale and consumption of illicit liquor at a Sunlight Colony store close to Maharani Bagh. The name was forwarded to Mr. Kumar. He and his group “discovered and seized 40 bottles of illicit liquor from the store”, the police stated.
Nearly two hours after the raid, one other PCR name was acquired by a girl alleging “inappropriate conduct” by the ASI. The police claimed that the second name seemed to be an “try to put stress on the officer” for not taking any authorized motion.
A gaggle of individuals from the Northeast assembled outdoors the Ashram police station and demanded stern motion in opposition to the officer. The police assured the protesters that the grievance can be probed pretty.
Published – September 15, 2025 01:29 am IST
