Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das criticised the Delhi Police over its delay in filing an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat following sexual harassment allegations made by an independent journalist.
CJP has set a deadline of noon on October 4 for the case to be registered.
The journalist alleged that the ACP 'hit her on the chest' while filming the police detention of AISA chief Neha Bora during Friday's protest. She added that officers failed to register an FIR despite her waiting over three hours at the police station.
Das said that CJP leader Ratna Singh had approached the police after learning about the allegation and warned that the journalists and other protesters would return to the police station if an FIR was not filed.
"The police are adamant that they will not lodge any FIR. But we want to ask the Delhi Police why are you protecting such monster who has done sexual assault in the public view," Das said.
Why are you defending such a monster? Das asked.
He added that while police could take the necessary time to examine the video footage, an FIR must be registered by noon on October 4.
"We will ensure that this ACP Vivek Bhagat, who is a monster in his uniform, gets an FIR against him."
Meanwhile, Delhi Police said that they have received complaints from three women alleging sexual assault during the protest.
The complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch at Kamla Market for further action, the police said.
The incident took place amid CJP-led protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Over 700 protesters were detained on Friday as agitators were marching towards Jantar Mantar. Section 163 prohibitory orders were imposed in the wake of the protest.
Delhi Police registered three FIRs in connection with the October 2 protest by student organisations, political parties and activists who attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar.
No individual or organisation was named as an accused in the FIRs.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a fresh demonstration in Delhi on October 10, warning that the group will march to Jantar Mantar with young supporters if the CEC fails to resign.
