New Delhi: The Delhi Legislative Assembly secretariat on Thursday issued notices to senior Punjab officials — including Alok Shekhar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home-II), Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, and Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur — seeking their replies in connection with the registration of an FIR over an alleged video linked to Opposition leader Atishi.
The officials have been directed to submit their responses before the Delhi Assembly’s Committee of Privileges by February 12.
According to official communication, the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly has found a prima facie case of breach of privilege and contempt against senior Punjab Police officers in the matter related to alleged remarks against Sikh Gurus.
Sources said the Speaker reached this conclusion after examining the conduct of the Punjab Police officials, their responses, and their alleged refusal to share certain documents sought by the Assembly. The Speaker observed that the actions appeared to amount to a violation of the Assembly’s privileges.
As a result, the matter has been referred to the Privileges Committee with directions to examine the conduct of the Punjab Police officials based on a complaint filed by Delhi Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra. The committee has been asked to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit its report to the Assembly as per the Speaker’s directions.
The complaint, dated February 2, relates to an FIR registered over an alleged video in which Atishi is accused of making objectionable remarks about Sikh Gurus. The Assembly secretariat has also pointed out that certain information and documents sought earlier have not yet been received, despite letters issued by the Punjab DGP on January 28.
The secretariat has now reiterated its request, asking that the pending documents be submitted along with written comments on the complaints by February 12. The Privileges Committee is expected to examine the matter in detail and place its findings before the Delhi Assembly.
