Ansari orders probe into CPM MP's claim of Delhi Police manhandling her

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari today directed the government to probe the alleged “manhandling” of CPI-M member TN Seema by Delhi Police during a protest demanding removal of Deputy Chairman P J Kurien who is facing charges in the Suryanelli rape case. Taking a serious note of the matter, members met Ansari in his chamber before the House met for the day seeking his intervention saying Seema is a member of the Rajya Sabha. [caption id=“attachment_635669” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  The CPM has held multiple protests against the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman. PTI[/caption] Ansari asked the government to submit a report before the next sitting of the House. “Some members met me this morning and informed that TN Seema, MP, was manhandled yesterday by the Delhi police personnel in a police van. It is a serious matter which relates to the dignity of the member and the prestige of the House. “I direct the government to inquire into the matter and submit a report before the next sitting of the House,” Ansari said. CPI MP D Raja told reporters that the issue was taken up seriously by members of all parties during their meeting with Ansari and even Union Minister Rajiv Shukla described it as a serious matter. PTI