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Delhi Minister Slaps Youth Over Road Corruption Query
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:45 PM
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A Delhi minister physically struck a young man after the latter raised concerns about alleged road corruption, officials said.
A minister of the Delhi government was seen slapping a young man during a public confrontation over alleged irregularities in road construction. The incident was reported by the newspaper Amar Ujala, which cited eyewitness accounts and video footage circulating on social media.
The youth had approached the minister to question the quality and transparency of recent road works, accusing officials of favouritism and financial mismanagement. According to witnesses, the minister responded by delivering a hard slap to the young man's face, after which the youth fell back.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the altercation. The police have opened an inquiry into the alleged assault, and the minister's office has been asked to provide a statement. No official comment has been released as of now.
The incident has sparked debate on the conduct of public officials and the handling of corruption complaints in the capital. Civil society groups have called for a transparent investigation and appropriate disciplinary action, if warranted.
The video of the slap continues to be shared online, prompting discussions about accountability and the need for civil dialogue in addressing infrastructure concerns.
The youth had approached the minister to question the quality and transparency of recent road works, accusing officials of favouritism and financial mismanagement. According to witnesses, the minister responded by delivering a hard slap to the young man's face, after which the youth fell back.
Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the altercation. The police have opened an inquiry into the alleged assault, and the minister's office has been asked to provide a statement. No official comment has been released as of now.
The incident has sparked debate on the conduct of public officials and the handling of corruption complaints in the capital. Civil society groups have called for a transparent investigation and appropriate disciplinary action, if warranted.
The video of the slap continues to be shared online, prompting discussions about accountability and the need for civil dialogue in addressing infrastructure concerns.