NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dinesh Mohaniya was booked for allegedly harassing a woman while campaigning in Sangam Vihar. The legislator was accused of misbehaving, making inappropriate gestures, and blowing flying kisses. A video of the purported incident went viral on social media.
“The woman filed a complaint at the Sangam Vihar police station against Mohaniya for giving a flying kiss to her. Delhi Police registered a case under sections 323/341/509 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,” said a senior police officer.
Another case was registered against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
The incumbent MLA from the Okhla seat was seen campaigning with more than 100 supporters in Zakir Nagar on Tuesday night, police said. An FIR was registered under Section 223 of BNS, which deals with the punishment for disobeying orders given by public servants, and Section 126 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits public meetings during a period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll.
Khan was among the candidates with the highest number of criminal cases.
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