Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma Slaps Man During Tilak Nagar Road Inspection
· India · Times of India, timesofindia.indiatimes, Indian Express
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was captured on video slapping a young man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on Sunday. The victim, identified as Saheb, stated he manages social media for the local MLA and was pointing out deteriorating road surfaces when the minister assaulted him. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh shared footage of the incident and accused local police officers of helping the minister leave the scene. Saheb and AAP leaders have lodged an emergency complaint via number 112 and filed an FIR demanding Verma's arrest and public apology. The Delhi Police have not yet released an official statement regarding the pending investigation or arrests.
Why it matters
An alleged physical assault by a sitting cabinet minister on a citizen during an official inspection directly impacts public trust in governance and police accountability in Delhi.
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