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Crime
Delhi Minister Slaps Bail‑Granted Man in MCD Abduction Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:32 PM
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Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapped a man who was out on bail for an MCD worker abduction and assault case, sparking outrage.
Earlier this week, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapped a man during a confrontation that was captured on video and shared online.
The man, whose name has not been disclosed, was out on bail for a case involving the abduction of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi worker and an assault charge.
The incident has drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups, who say it reflects a misuse of power and a breach of decorum.
Police have opened an inquiry into the slapping incident and are reviewing the minister's conduct in light of the allegations.
The man, whose name has not been disclosed, was out on bail for a case involving the abduction of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi worker and an assault charge.
The incident has drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups, who say it reflects a misuse of power and a breach of decorum.
Police have opened an inquiry into the slapping incident and are reviewing the minister's conduct in light of the allegations.