Sacked Delhi Minister's PA detained

September 05, 2016 15:48

Delhi Police today detained sacked Delhi minister Sandeep Kumar's personal assistant after the AAP leader alleged that he was "blackmailing" him and "threatening to destroy his public image".

Praveen Kumar, who is Kumar's PA, was detained from Delhi Secretariat this morning, police said.

"As of now, we have detained him for questioning from Delhi Secretariat," said DCP(Outer) Vikramjeet Singh.

During questioning by police, Sandeep had claimed innocence alleging that Praveen had "tried to blackmail" him and "threatened to harm his public image".

Yesterday, police had conducted searches at the residence of the minister and his acquaintances.

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