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According to sources, on March 15, the police team waited for three hours at Gandhi’s residence to serve him the notice, however, he did not meet him (File Image/Reuters)
A senior police officer said the notice was issued after the police took cognizance of the social media post and sent a list of questionnaires
Afterwards Rahul Gandhi Mentioned about victims of sexual assault in her India Jodo Yatra speech in Srinagar in January, Delhi Police met her twice and waited for hours to give the necessary notice to get details.
A Delhi Police source said the notice was served to the Congress MP on Wednesday as he did not meet the police team at his residence here on Tuesday even after waiting for three hours. To provide details about victims of sexual assault who sought protection from them.
According to sources, on March 15, the police team waited for three hours at Gandhi’s residence to serve him the notice, but he did not meet him.
Delhi Police sources said, “On March 16, again senior officials went to his residence and after waiting for one and a half hours gave the notice.”
A senior police officer said the notice was issued after the police took cognizance of the social media posts and sent a list of questionnaires.
Delhi Police has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi to give details about the victims who approached him regarding their sexual harassment. The police have asked them to give details of these victims so that they can be provided security.”
“… in one particular case, I asked a girl (who was raped) whether we should call the police? She said ‘don’t call the police… I’ll be ashamed’,” Rahul Gandhi in India Said during the Jodo Yatra in Srinagar.
Reacting to the notice, the Congress said in a statement: “The government is shaken by Rahul Gandhi’s questions on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi And Gautam Adani’s relationship is hidden behind his police. After completion of 45 days of Bharat Jodo Yatra, Delhi Police through a notice has sought details of women who met them and talked about harassment and violence.
“We will respond to the notice in due course as per law. This notice is yet another proof that the government is in a panic and their latest attack on democracy, women empowerment, freedom of expression and undermining the role of the opposition.
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