NEW DELHI: A development involving retired government official Ashish Joshi created a stir in Delhi on Wednesday after he was reportedly taken away by police personnel while he was out for his morning walk at Nehru Park.
According to information shared by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, Joshi was approached by two police personnel in plain clothes and taken with them. His family and acquaintances were initially unable to determine where he had been taken, leading to concerns about his whereabouts.
Dikshit said that efforts were underway from around 10 a.m. to establish contact with Joshi and find out where he had been taken. He also called upon Delhi Police authorities to provide information regarding the matter.
Joshi Returns Home After Several Hours
The situation was clarified later in the day when Joshi returned to his residence. Reports said that personnel associated with the Delhi Police's Special Branch brought him back after questioning.
Following his return, Joshi posted on social media confirming that he was back home. He indicated that he would share more information about the incident at a later stage.
Social Media Posts Sparked Speculation
The incident has attracted considerable attention because of Joshi's earlier activity on social media. He has previously expressed views on government-related issues and commented on developments involving senior officials.
Some social media posts have alleged that his recent comments concerning Union Home Minister Amit Shah and developments within the Home Ministry may have been connected to the questioning.
There have also been claims online about a post allegedly discussing differences between senior officials over police action during a protest at Jantar Mantar. However, these claims have not been independently established.
No Detailed Official Explanation Yet
At the time of reporting, there was no detailed public statement from Delhi Police explaining the exact reason for Joshi being taken for questioning.
The incident has consequently triggered debate on social media, with supporters and critics interpreting the development differently.
For now, the reported development is that Ashish Joshi was taken for questioning in the morning and returned home later in the day. Further details are expected from Joshi or the Delhi Police.
Disclaimer: Claims circulating on social media regarding the alleged reason for the questioning have not been independently verified. This report distinguishes between reported developments and unverified claims.