Rajnath Singh seeks report on Delhi chief secretary assault

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday sought a report on Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash's allegation that he was assaulted and manhandled by two lawmakers of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence last night.

"The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a report on the incident from the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.



Justice will be done. A delegation of IAS DANICS and Subordinate Services of Delhi Government met me today (Tuesday) and apprised me of the prevailing situation," said Rajnath Singh.

The Union minister added, "I am deeply pained by the happenings involving the Chief Secretary of the Delhi Government. The civil servants should be allowed to work with dignity and without fear."