Punjab Police Officers Request Additional Time to Respond to FIR Against Kapil Mishra Over Video Controversy

Three senior Punjab Police officers have requested an extension of 10 days to respond to a notice regarding an FIR against Delhi minister Kapil Mishra. The FIR relates to a doctored video clip of AAP leader Atishi, raising concerns about the breach of Delhi Assembly privileges.

Three senior officers from Punjab Police have requested additional time to respond to notices issued by the Delhi Assembly. These notices relate to an FIR filed against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra. The FIR accuses Mishra of sharing a "doctored" video of AAP leader Atishi. Officials confirmed this request on Monday.

Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta announced on Saturday that the notices were sent to three top Punjab Police officials. They were asked to respond within 48 hours regarding the FIR against Mishra. The officers, including the Punjab DGP, special DGP cybercrime, and Jalandhar police commissioner, have now requested 10 days to submit their replies.

Delhi Assembly's Concerns Over Video Clip

Gupta criticised the use of the video clip, which belongs to the Delhi Assembly. He described the FIR registration by Punjab Police as "unfortunate," saying it undermines the House's dignity. The clip was used by Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra and several BJP MLAs. They alleged that Atishi insulted Guru Tegh Bahadur during a debate in the Assembly last Tuesday.

The debate was part of a programme held last November to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru. The Jalandhar Police Commissionerate registered an FIR against Mishra and others for circulating an "edited and doctored" video of Atishi.

Assembly Seeks Evidence from Punjab Police

The Delhi Assembly has requested all related documents and forensic reports from Punjab Police. These documents are needed to substantiate claims that the video was altered. Gupta also criticised the AAP government in Punjab for allegedly "misusing" state police resources.

Further actions against the Punjab Police officers will be determined after their responses are received. Gupta emphasised that any decision will be made based on their replies and evidence provided.

The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state authorities and political figures over sensitive issues. It underscores the importance of maintaining integrity in political discourse and legal proceedings.

With inputs from PTI