Overview
- Jalandhar Police registered an FIR over the uploading and circulation of an edited video that attributed derogatory remarks to Delhi opposition leader Atishi.
- The Punjab Forensic Science Laboratory reported that Atishi did not utter the word “Guru” and that the clip had been deliberately doctored with misleading captions.
- Investigators said the clip was downloaded from Delhi minister Kapil Mishra’s social media account before the forensic test, with the case lodged on a complaint by Iqbal Singh.
- The Delhi Assembly termed the Punjab FIR based on House footage a breach of privilege, warned of action against the Jalandhar police commissioner, and separately sent the official recording to Delhi’s FSL for a report within 15 days.
- BJP leaders held protests demanding action against Atishi as Sikh organisations filed complaints seeking FIRs, while AAP rejected the allegations, called for apologies, and urged action against those who circulated the edited video.