Delhi Assembly Seeks Punjab FSL Report on Atishi Video, Sets Jan. 19 Reply Deadline

Overview

• Delhi Assembly Secretariat requested the Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory to submit the complete forensic report and related records by January 22, citing a Jalandhar Police statement that the circulated video was deemed doctored and an FIR was lodged.
• The Committee on Privileges issued a notice to Atishi seeking a written reply by January 19 over an alleged breach of privilege connected to her January 6 remarks.
• The Speaker said replies were received from the Punjab DGP and the Jalandhar Police Commissioner, additional time was granted for detailed responses, and Punjab’s cyber wing reported no operational role in the matter.
• Legislative business was disrupted for three days after the January 6 exchange; on January 7 the verbatim record was confirmed through video and Atishi was again asked to clarify or express regret.
• Atishi has accused the BJP of indulging in petty politics over the issue and did not attend subsequent sittings of the Assembly.