Delhi Police officer Vivek Bhagat, who was recently promoted to the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), has requested the Delhi Police Commissioner to keep his promotion order on hold, citing an ongoing Crime Branch enquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him.
Bhagat, currently serving as the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) at Connaught Place Police Station in New Delhi, was among 12 police officers promoted to the rank of Additional DCP through an order issued on October 5. The promotion order was signed by Deputy Secretary (Home) Ramesh Kumar.
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The development comes amid allegations made against Bhagat by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and a YouTuber. The allegations are being examined by the Delhi Police Crime Branch.
According to the report, Bhagat wrote to the Commissioner of Police following the promotion order and pointed out that an enquiry related to the allegations was still pending. He requested that the promotion order concerning him be kept on hold until the matter is addressed.
Bhagat’s decision comes shortly after his promotion triggered criticism from the CJP, which had raised allegations of sexual harassment against the officer. The ongoing enquiry has placed the promotion in focus, with the officer himself now seeking that the order not be implemented while the investigation remains pending.
The case involves allegations raised publicly by the CJP and a YouTuber, with the Crime Branch tasked with looking into the matter. At this stage, the allegations remain subject to the ongoing enquiry, and no conclusion regarding the claims has been established.
Bhagat’s request effectively places his promotion on hold pending a decision by senior police authorities. The move also comes at a time when questions have been raised over the promotion of an officer who is facing an active enquiry.
The October 5 order promoted 12 police officers to the Additional DCP rank. Bhagat’s request distinguishes his case from the others, as he has specifically asked the department to defer the implementation of his promotion
