A formal first information report has been registered at Parliament Street police station following an official complaint lodged by Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat. The case names independent journalist Rozi, Gajendra Singh, Ratna Singh, and leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party, including Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Sourav Das. The legal action invokes provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act alongside several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complainant alleges that he faced casteist abuse, public humiliation, and obstruction while discharging his official duty, followed by a coordinated online smear campaign aimed at tarnishing his professional standing.
The Protest at Jantar Mantar and Alleged Abuse
According to the official complaint, the incident occurred on October 3, 2026, during a demonstration organized against the Election Commission of India at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. ACP Vivek Bhagat was deployed at the location to oversee law and order arrangements. While performing his duties near the Buta Singh roundabout, independent journalist Rozi allegedly directed derogatory slurs regarding his Meghwal caste identity and questioned his professional appointment to the ACP rank. The officer stated that he chose to overlook the provocative verbal remarks at that moment in order to avoid escalation and continue executing his official responsibilities.
Obstruction of Official Duty and Harassment Allegations
The complaint details that the confrontation escalated around 3 PM while police personnel were detaining protestors to maintain security across the demonstration area. During this operation, Rozi leveled an accusation of sexual harassment against the ACP. Vivek Bhagat stated that Rozi and her associates repeatedly confronted and challenged him, creating physical barriers that directly impeded police officers from executing their lawful duties. The repeated confrontations disrupted ongoing police proceedings aimed at managing the demonstration crowd peacefully.
Online Smear Campaign and Reputational Harm
ACP Vivek Bhagat also alleged that following the on-ground dispute, the named individuals orchestrated a targeted campaign across digital platforms. Content, including video clips, reels, and written posts repeating the allegations against him, was widely circulated on social media. The complaint names independent journalist Rozi, Gajendra Singh, Ratna Singh, and Cockroach Janata Party members Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Sourav Das as key figures behind these publications. The officer emphasized that the circulation of these unverified and defamatory posts caused him substantial mental agony while severely compromising his personal reputation and professional standing.
Statutory Provisions Invoked and Current Investigation Status
The FIR, officially registered at Parliament Street police station on October 13, incorporates relevant legal sections to address the alleged offences. Alongside charges under the SC/ST Act concerning public insult and caste-based abuse, investigators have invoked BNS Section 221 for obstructing a public servant in the discharge of official functions, Section 356(2) for defamation, and Section 3(5) regarding acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention. The complaint additionally notes that a separate complaint concerning sexual harassment previously submitted by Rozi against the ACP had been transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch, where an inquiry remains underway.
