Delhi Police has filed an FIR against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. Other party leaders are also named. The case follows a complaint by the Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC). It concerns an alleged ruckus at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, sources said on Monday.
The complaint was lodged on 11 October. DSGMC alleged that AAP workers and supporters had entered the gurdwara premises. They started protesting there, causing chaos and disturbance. The committee said this misused the sanctity of “Guru Ghar” for political activity.
In addition to blaming the former Delhi chief minister, the complaint has also named other AAP leaders and MLAs. It said they shared videos on social media. These videos showed a “distorted version” of the incident. They also blamed the gurdwara management committee.
The has started an investigation. They are examining the footage given by the complainant. This will help them establish the sequence of events.
A large crowd of protesters gathered at the gurdwara on 10 October. They were trying to reach Jantar Mantar to join a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police detained them before they could reach the venue.
(This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.)
