Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak was booked at Dungla Police Station in Chittorgarh after an audio clip circulated online alleging abuse of policemen. Police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections linked to obstructing government work, criminal intimidation, and use of criminal force. Dak denied any link to the audio.
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Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak was booked on Thursday in Chittorgarh. Police alleged Gautam Kumar Dak abused and threatened policemen in public. The case was registered at Dungla Police Station after an audio clip circulated online. An officer said the clip purportedly captured Gautam Kumar Dak using abusive language.
Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak was booked at Dungla Police Station in Chittorgarh after an audio clip circulated online alleging abuse of policemen. Police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections linked to obstructing government work, criminal intimidation, and use of criminal force. Dak denied any link to the audio.
The FIR listed sections 132, 3512 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police linked these sections to obstructing government work, criminal intimidation, and use of criminal force. Investigators said the complaint followed claims that policemen faced abuse and threats while on duty. The audio clip was cited as the trigger.
Gautam Kumar Dak booked over audio clip allegations
Gautam Kumar Dak issued a video statement after the clip spread on social media. Dak denied any link to the recording in circulation. Police said the complaint was filed by Station House Officer Shaitan Singh. The officer alleged the incident occurred on Monday and involved a confrontation outside the station.
According to the FIR, Shaitan Singh was inside the police station when a call came from Gautam Kumar Dak. The complaint stated the minister asked Shaitan Singh to come outside. The SHO said Gautam Kumar Dak questioned him about two constables. The constables were Vishnu Kumar and Laxminarayan.
Gautam Kumar Dak row: FIR details on constables and alleged threat
The FIR said Gautam Kumar Dak demanded that Vishnu Kumar and Laxminarayan be called before him. After they arrived, the minister allegedly abused them in front of members of the public. The complaint also alleged that objectionable language was used. Police treated the alleged actions as interference with official work.
The SHO further alleged that Gautam Kumar Dak tried to assault the constables by raising his hand. The complaint said the minister also threatened them during the exchange. The FIR claimed the threat referred to Laxminarayan’s earlier transfer from Bari Sadri Police Station. Police said the reference was used to pressure the policemen.
The complaint also mentioned a possible reason for the confrontation. The FIR alleged Gautam Kumar Dak was upset after an acquaintance, Dhanraj, was called to the police station. Dhanraj was called for questioning, the SHO stated. Police have recorded the allegations in the FIR and registered the case under the stated sections.
With inputs from PTI
