New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The privileges committee of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday sought written replies from the additional chief secretary (home), Punjab, the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, and the Jalandhar police commissioner by February 12 in connection with an alleged breach of privilege.

The directions follow a complaint dated February 2 submitted by Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra, along with a note placed before the committee on February 4. The matter relates to actions taken by the Punjab Police following statements made on the floor of the Delhi Assembly on January 6.

According to officials, the issue arose after the registration of an FIR on a private complaint and public assertions by Punjab Police ...