An FIR was lodged against cooperatives and civil aviation minister Gautam Kumar Dak following allegations of abusive language and threats directed at police personnel at the Dungla police station in Bhilwara on Thursday. The incident reportedly occurred on May 25.
Details of the FIR
The FIR, filed by station house officer Shaitan Singh, details an alleged confrontation between minister Dak and three policemen. The minister allegedly expressed anger over a complaint involving one of his party workers, claiming that the policemen extorted money from him.
According to the FIR, minister Dak summoned the SHO and two constables, Laxminarayan and Vishnu, outside the police station on May 25. A purported audio recording of their three-minute interaction has surfaced online, suggesting that the minister used offensive language and made threats.
Minister's Denial
Minister Dak has denied the allegations, asserting that the voice in the audio is not his. “This voice does not seem to be mine. An attempt is being made to defame me,” Dak stated when approached for comment about the incident and the viral audio.
Investigation Status
The FIR, filed under various sections of the BNS, highlights the seriousness of the charges against the minister, related to offences aimed at public servants. Although the investigation is intended to be forwarded to the state police’s crime investigation department in Jaipur, the Dungla station officer has opted to conduct the inquiry locally for the time being due to technical issues. As per the state government’s orders, any FIR against a serving legislator or parliamentarian is investigated by the CID.
