Delhi ACP named in journalist’s sexual assault complaint promoted to Additional DCP amid probe

Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat has been promoted to Additional DCP while allegations of sexual assault by a woman journalist during a Jantar Mantar protest are being examined by the Crime Branch.

New Delhi: Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman journalist during a protest near Jantar Mantar, has been promoted to the rank of Additional DCP while the allegations against him are being examined by the Crime Branch.

The promotion comes days after three women journalists filed complaints alleging sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 3.

The Delhi Police said the complaints were transferred to the Crime Branch for a fair and impartial enquiry. The allegations have not been........

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