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Delhi Suspends ACP's Promotion Pending Inquiry Into Alleged Misconduct
The Delhi government has revoked an October 5, 2026 order promoting Additional Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat, placing his current charge on hold pending completion of an investigation into allegations of misconduct toward female journalists.
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The Delhi administration has suspended the promotion of Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat following allegations of improper conduct toward women journalists, according to official orders issued this week.
The government rescinded an October 5, 2026 order that had appointed Bhagat to his current posting. He will not assume the charge associated with the promotion until a full investigation into the allegations against him is completed.
The move marks an escalation in the handling of the case, which has drawn attention from press freedom advocates in the national capital. The suspension of Bhagat's promotion underscores the government's commitment to ensuring accountability within law enforcement agencies while due process unfolds.
Official sources indicated that the investigation into the allegations is ongoing. The ACP's career progression remains contingent upon the findings of the inquiry, with no timeline specified for its completion.