A video circulated Sunday showing PWD Minister Parvesh Verma pushing down a protester's phone with one hand and slapping him with the other, a move that has sparked outrage across the city.
The protester, who says he was grabbed by the neck and threatened by Verma's security detail, filed a complaint at the Vikaspuri police station, prompting an official response from the police department.
Verma, who claims the clip lacks context and that AAP workers abused his family, admitted the incident but denied any wrongdoing, insisting the clip was taken out of context. He also pointed to allegations that he had been pressuring engineers for a contractor commission, a claim that AAP has not substantiated.
The episode follows a string of controversies for Verma, including campaign bans in 2020 for inflammatory remarks and accusations of voter‑roll tampering during the 2025 election, underscoring a pattern of political theatrics that rarely leads to conviction.
Delhi Police are now verifying the facts presented in the complaint; if the evidence supports the protester's account, they may file an FIR and initiate a formal inquiry.
The case is expected to be heard by the local court, with stakeholders awaiting the outcome of the investigation.