In re: Allegations by Saurabh Bharadwaj against Delhi Police

Updates

1. News15 Oct 2026

   Saurabh Bharadwaj Alleges ‘Life-Threatening’ Assault By Delhi Police, Seeks FIR

   AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel of life-threatening assaults during protests and sought an FIR and an independent investigation.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Saurabh Bharadwaj claims police officers assaulted him and is asking for a formal investigation to be opened.

   Who:

   Saurabh Bharadwaj is the complainant, and the Delhi Police are the ones accused of the assault.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   Saurabh Bharadwaj claims the assault by the police was life-threatening and demands that an FIR, a document that starts a police investigation, be filed.

   What it means:

   The court must now consider his request to force the police to register a formal complaint about the alleged incident.

   Outlook India
2. News15 Oct 2026

   "Three attempts on my life by Delhi Police": Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges strangulation attempts, seeks FIR and independent probe

   “IMPORTANT I have filed a written complaint to @CPDelhi, @LtGovDelhi & Home Secreatary @PIBHomeAffairs regarding broader, systemic, and highly alarming pattern of violence currently being weaponized by security forces in Delhi against political figures and public representatives,” he wrote.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges that Delhi Police tried to strangle him three separate times and wants an investigation.

   Who:

   Saurabh Bharadwaj is the complainant, and the Delhi Police are the ones he accuses.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   He claims his life was threatened by the police and seeks an official report of a crime.

   What it means:

   He is asking the court to order the police to record his complaint and start an investigation.

   Asian News International