New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Sunday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, alleging he was "assaulted" by police in Delhi while speaking to the media.

In his communication to the constitutional authorities, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) lawmaker sought urgent intervention, accountability, an independent investigation, and decisive action regarding the breach of parliamentary privilege.

Brittas stated that the incident occurred unprovoked while he was exercising his democratic duty and speaking to press personnel. He termed the police conduct an attack on democratic institutions and a direct infringement on the rights and...