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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

FIR against Vyapam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi after gunman alleges caste slur, assault and obstructi - The Times of India

BHOPAL: Police in Gwalior have registered an FIR against RTI activist and Vyapam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi following a complaint by the constable assigned to his security detail, who alleged that the activist used caste-based abuse and obstructed him from performing official duties.The complaint was filed by constable Arvind Ahirwar, posted with A Company Camp Katni of the 29th Battalion, SAF Datia, who is currently deployed as Chaturvedi’s security guard at Naka Chandravadni on orders from police headquarters.According to the complaint, on March 4, Chaturvedi had gone to a bonsai nursery around noon. When the constable attempted to accompany him inside as part of his security duty, Chaturvedi allegedly stopped him, called him a “police goon”, pushed him and prevented him from entering.

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Ahirwar informed the police control room, after which teams from Jhansi Road and Kampoo police stations reached the spot and resolved the situation.In his complaint, Ahirwar further alleged that on March 5 around 7.30 pm, Chaturvedi left his residence and began walking towards nearby railway tracks. When the constable followed him for security reasons, the activist allegedly abused him and used caste-based remarks. According to the complaint, Chaturvedi then removed his clothes and stood on the railway tracks as a train was approaching. The constable claimed he pulled him away and restrained him to prevent harm. Police said Chaturvedi was later taken to Jayarogya...



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