Delhi withholds additional charge for police officer accused of sexually assaulting journalist

What happened: The Delhi government withheld the additional deputy commissioner duty charge for ACP Vivek Bhagat while an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him is pending. Bhagat had requested not to take up the additional duty until the inquiry concludes. Key numbers: Decision initiated August 25; orders issued October 5; Bhagat and 11 others assigned duty Why it matters: Complaints from three women journalists were transferred to the Crime Branch for a fair and impartial enquiry. Police said allegations of women protesters being assaulted are baseless and misleading.

The Delhi government withheld the additional deputy commissioner duty charge for ACP Vivek Bhagat while an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him is pending. Bhagat had requested not to take up the additional duty until the inquiry concludes.

Complaints from three women journalists were transferred to the Crime Branch for a fair and impartial enquiry. Police said allegations of women protesters being assaulted are baseless and misleading.