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ACP Vivek Bhagat Files FIR Against Journalist and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Members Over Caste-Based Remarks
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Incident Overview
On October 3, 2026, Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat was on duty at the Buta Singh roundabout near Jantar Mantar during a protest against the Election Commission of India. Later that afternoon, Bhagat alleges journalist Rosy and colleague Gajendra Singh accused him of sexual assault while police were clearing a bus of detained protesters. That evening, journalists and Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) members protested outside Parliament Street police station, labeling Bhagat a “sexual predator.”
Legal Action and Charges
A First Information Report (FIR) was filed on October 13, 2026 at Parliament Street police station. The FIR cites:
- Sections 221, 356(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita – obstruction of a public servant, defamation, and common-intention offences.
- Sections 3(1)(p)-(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Accused: journalist Rosy, journalist Gajendra Singh, an unidentified individual, and CJP members Abhijeet Dipke (also reported as Abhijit Dipke), Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das (also Sourav Das), and Ratna Singh.
Background of the Protest
Activists, including AISA president Neha Bora, organized the demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral-roll irregularities. Police invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which bans gatherings of five or more without written permission.
Parallel Allegations Against Bhagat
Three women journalists filed sexual-harassment complaints alleging that Bhagat and other Delhi-Police personnel manhandled them during the same protest. These complaints were transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch; no FIR has been filed against Bhagat on that count.
On October 6, police arrested a 24-year-old from Palwal, Haryana, for creating an AI-generated video that falsely depicted Bhagat misbehaving with a journalist. DCP Manjeet Sheoran confirmed the video was fabricated.
Bhagat’s temporary promotion to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, announced on October 5, was placed on hold after he wrote to Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar requesting suspension until the harassment inquiry concluded. The Delhi government noted the promotion proposal originated on August 25, before the allegations.
Official Statements & Responses
- Bhagat said the caste-based remarks and social-media posts caused mental distress and harmed his reputation.
- Deputy Commissioner Neha Yadav said police acted only after protesters ignored repeated Section 163 notices.
- Additional DCP Manjeet Sheoran confirmed the AI-video arrest.
- The Delhi government stated the promotion hold was a procedural response to Bhagat’s request, not punitive.
Data & Statistics
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of protest | October 3, 2026 |
| FIR filed | October 13, 2026 |
| Legal provisions | BNS §§ 221, 356(2), 3(5); SC/ST Act §§ 3(1)(p-s) |
| Accused | Rosy, Gajendra Singh, unidentified individual, Abhijeet/Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav/Sourav Das, Ratna Singh |
| Sexual-harassment complaints | Three women journalists; under Crime-Branch inquiry |
| AI-video arrest | October 6, 2026 |
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Spelling of CJP member Abhijeet Dipke varies across sources.
- Journalist’s name appears as “Rosy” in most reports; one source calls her “the female journalist.”
- No FIR has been filed on the sexual-harassment complaint against Bhagat; investigation remains pending.
What’s Next
The Crime Branch continues to examine both the caste-based FIR and the separate sexual-harassment complaints. Further legal steps, including possible court proceedings under the SC/ST Act and BNS provisions, will depend on the investigations’ findings. No additional hearings or deadlines have been announced.