The Swati Maliwal Assault Case: A Comprehensive Timeline
New Delhi - The alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal has sparked a political firestorm in the nation’s capital. As the investigation unfolds, let’s examine the sequence of events that have unfolded thus far.
The Incident
On May 13, Swati Maliwal alleges that she was assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, at the chief minister’s residence. She claimed that Kumar kicked her in the chest, stomach, and pelvic area, and forcefully "dragged her and pulled her shirt up".
The Aftermath
Following Swati Maliwal’s complaint, the Delhi Police swiftly initiated action, forming teams to apprehend Arvind Kejriwal’s Personal Assistant, who is accused of assaulting Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence.
The Arrest
After days of dramas and U-Turns, Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has been arrested in the Swati Maliwal assault case. He has been remanded to the custody of the Delhi Police until Thursday.
The Investigation
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the Delhi Police to probe the incident. The SIT is led by Anjitha Chepyala, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for North Delhi, with three Inspector-rank officers also involved.
The five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Delhi Police, responsible for probing the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar, is escorting Kumar to Mumbai. The purpose of this trip is to recover data from his formatted iPhone.
The Charges
As per the FIR filed by the Delhi Police, Maliwal was reportedly “kicked and slapped seven to eight times” by the chief minister’s aide at her official residence, despite her pleas for him to stop. Officials have stated that the FIR has been filed against Kumar under several sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The Reactions
Responding to the chief minister’s stance, Maliwal criticized the irony of Kejriwal, who previously denigrated her character and labeled her a “BJP agent,” now advocating for an impartial investigation.
In an interview with news agency PTI, the AAP chief stated that the alleged assault is “sub-judice,” and commenting on it could impact the proceedings. “But I expect there will be a fair investigation. Justice should be served. There are two versions of the event. Police should investigate both versions fairly, and justice should prevail,” he said.
Conclusion
The Swati Maliwal assault case continues to unfold, with new developments emerging regularly. As the investigation progresses, the truth behind the allegations will hopefully come to light. Until then, the nation watches and waits.
