New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party or AAP lawmaker Somnath Bharti has lodged a complaint with police alleging that he was threatened by some supporters of a Delhi BJP leader, police said today.
In his complaint, the Malviya Nagar lawmaker alleged that he was threatened by a group of 10-15 men, who claimed to be supporters of former BJP councilor Shailender Singh Monty, in Safadarjung Enclave area on August 11.
A case of wrongful restraint and intimidation has been registered at the Safdarjung Enclave police station and investigation has been taken up, a senior police officer said.
"I have no role in whatever Bharti is alleging. I was out of Delhi on the day he was allegedly threatened," he said.
In his complaint, the Malviya Nagar lawmaker alleged that he was threatened by a group of 10-15 men, who claimed to be supporters of former BJP councilor Shailender Singh Monty, in Safadarjung Enclave area on August 11.
A case of wrongful restraint and intimidation has been registered at the Safdarjung Enclave police station and investigation has been taken up, a senior police officer said.
"I have no role in whatever Bharti is alleging. I was out of Delhi on the day he was allegedly threatened," he said.
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