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Delhi Minister Accused of Slapping Youth During Road Inspection
Public Works Department Minister Pravesh Verma faces allegations of striking a young man during a road inspection in Delhi. The BJP has characterized the accuser as an AAP activist.
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A Public Works Department minister in Delhi came under scrutiny after being accused of slapping a youth during a routine road inspection. The incident allegedly involved PWD Minister Pravesh Verma and a young man identified as Sahib Singh.
According to reports, the confrontation occurred while the minister was conducting an inspection of road conditions in the capital. Singh filed a complaint against Verma in connection with the alleged assault.
The Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the accusations by characterizing Singh as a member of the Aam Aadmi Party, suggesting political motivations behind the complaint. The BJP's statement appeared designed to cast doubt on the credibility of the accuser.
Law enforcement sources indicated that Singh had prior cases registered against him, though details of those matters remained unclear. The development adds another layer of complexity to the dispute between the two parties.