The Forum for Constitutional Democracy (FCD) has issued a statement condemning the Delhi Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) against ACP Vivek Bhagat after complaints from three female journalists.
The complaints were filed on October 4 and forwarded to the Crime Branch, but no FIR was registered. The FCD notes that two of the journalists had previously reported the officer, yet no action was taken.
The FCD questions the police’s decision to conduct a preliminary inquiry before filing an FIR, arguing that an FIR could have been lodged and then transferred to the Crime Branch. It also highlights that the officer has faced repeated complaints without consequence.
The forum calls for a prompt investigation of the allegations, the registration of an FIR against Mr. Bhagat pending inquiry, and his immediate suspension.
