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Delhi PWD Minister Faces Assault Allegation During Road Inspection
Delhi's Public Works Department minister Pravesh Verma is accused of slapping a youth during a road inspection visit. The alleged incident occurred as officials were assessing pavement conditions in the capital.
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A young man has lodged a complaint against Delhi Public Works Department Minister Pravesh Verma, alleging he was assaulted during an official road inspection. According to the complainant, identified as Saheb Singh, he was called by PWD officials to point out the deteriorating condition of a road surface during the minister's visit to the site. Singh claimed that after he showed Verma the poor state of the pavement, the minister allegedly raised his hand and struck him. The incident has drawn attention to conduct during official inspections, with Singh asserting that the alleged assault occurred in front of departmental staff. The complaint marks a significant allegation against a senior government official and comes amid broader scrutiny of ministerial conduct in the national capital. Officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the allegations as of the latest reports.