Rahul Gandhi said he needs some time: Police after notice to Cong MP over 'sexual harassment' remark
New Delhi, March 19: Special CP Law and Order Sagar Preet Hooda met with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday in connection with a police notice seeking information on alleged sexual harassment victims mentioned in his speech during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
According to police, Rahul Gandhi stated that he needs some time and will provide the information requested.
"We held a meeting with Rahul Gandhi. He said he needs some time and will give us the information which we've asked for. Today we've served a notice which has been accepted by his office and if questioning needs to be done then we will do it," Special CP Hooda stated.
"Rahul Gandhi said it was a long yatra and he met many people and needs time to compile it. He has assured us that he will give the information soon and we will begin our proceedings as soon as we receive the information", CP Hooda further said.
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Special CP Sagar Preet arrived at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's residence in the early hours of Sunday to inquire about the alleged sexual harassment victims mentioned in his speech during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Hooda told the media earlier today, "We've come here to talk to him. On January 30, Rahul Gandhi said in Srinagar that he met several women during the Yatra who told him they had been raped. We're trying to get details from him so that justice can be given to victims".
"It is important for us to know whether there was any woman of Delhi who conveyed her message to Rahul Gandhi, this is a serious matter. There might be a possibility of the involvement of minor victims also," Hooda further said.
"Earlier on March 15 also we had come to meet Rahul Gandhi but were not able to meet him. Then on the 16th we came to Rahul Gandhi's residence and gave notice that we'll come today." "It is important for us to know Rahul Gandhi's side so that the victims can get justice," he added.
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- ANI
