Overview

• An Instagram/X post alleging the ASI misbehaved with a young woman in the Ashram–Maharani Bagh area went viral and drew protesters to Ashram police station.
• Delhi Police said a morning PCR call about illicit liquor led to a raid that seized 20 quarters and 20 bottles, followed by a later call alleging misconduct during the search.
• Officials claimed the second call appeared intended to pressure the officer over the earlier seizure, a claim now subject to the ongoing inquiry.
• Senior officers, including the Southeast DCP and Lajpat Nagar ACP, met demonstrators and pledged a fair, transparent probe by the district public grievances cell.
• Community leaders are seeking termination and criminal charges, while police urged the public not to share unverified material online and noted inconsistent reporting of the officer’s name.