New Delhi, June 2 -- An FIR has been registered against unknown persons for the "unauthorized removal of confidential records" from the Directorate of Vigilance, allegedly at the behest of AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, Delhi Police said on Friday.

The action was taken on a complaint filed by the Special Secretary of Vigilance, police said in a statement.

"Taking cognizance of false complaints against the Special Secretary and unauthorized removal of confidential records during night hours in the Directorate of Vigilance, Delhi Police has registered an FIR on the Factual Report submitted by Special Secretary (Vigilance), the government of NCT of Delhi," the police said.

According to the Delhi police, sensitive records and vigilance mat...