February 6, 2020 8:59 AM

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EC terms Delhi cop's media statement linking Shaheen Bagh shooter to AAP as totally 'uncalled for'

<span style="color: #222222;">Election Commission has termed Delhi Police DCP Rajesh Deo's media statement linking the Shaheen Bagh shooter to AAP as totally uncalled for and barred him from election duty. The Commission observed that the investigation had political connotations and Mr. Deo's conduct has consequences for free and fair elections. <br />''<br />''The poll panel said, it is of the considered view that the statements referring to a political party at this stage even as the investigation is still going on has the effect of adversely impacting the elections. It has asked the Delhi Police to file a compliance report by 6 pm today.<br />''<br />''On Tuesday, Mr. Deo told reporters that the person who had opened fire at  Shaheen Bagh in the national capital was a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. Following this, the AAP had approached the Commission against the police officer.</span><br />

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