New Delhi : AAP MP Swati Maliwal visited the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence to reenact the events of May 13 as part of the ongoing investigation into her alleged assault. Sources from the Delhi Police confirmed that Additional DCP Delhi North, Civil Line Police Station SHO, and a forensic team were present for the mapping of the drawing room. Maliwal was questioned about the incident, including the number of people present at the time.
Earlier, the AAP criticized Maliwal over a video clip from the CM’s residence on the day of the alleged assault. Shared by a news channel, the video purportedly showed Maliwal arguing with the security personnel. This marks the first instance of the AAP opposing Maliwal in this case, contradicting earlier support from AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who had stated that CM Kejriwal was taking strict action and the party stood with Maliwal.
Responding to the video, Maliwal accused an unnamed individual of attempting to protect himself by disseminating the video out of context. She stated on X that the truth would emerge once the CCTV footage from the residence was reviewed. “Who makes a video of someone being beaten up? The truth will be revealed to everyone as soon as the CCTV footage of the house and the room is checked. Fall to whatever level you can, God is watching everything. One day everyone’s truth will come out in front of the world,” Maliwal remarked.
The Delhi Police filed an FIR based on Maliwal’s complaint, revealing disturbing details. According to the FIR, Maliwal alleged that Kejriwal’s personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, assaulted her by slapping her “at least seven to eight times,” dragging, and kicking her in the “chest, stomach, and pelvis area” while she screamed for help.
Detailing the events of May 13, Maliwal stated she had gone to Kejriwal’s Civil Lines residence. After failing to reach Bibhav Kumar via WhatsApp, she entered the residence area and informed the staff that she needed to meet the CM. Directed to wait in the drawing room, she sat on the sofa.
Maliwal claimed that Kumar then approached her, verbally abused her, and slapped her multiple times without provocation. She screamed for help and attempted to defend herself by pushing him away with her legs. Despite her pleas for him to stop due to unbearable pain, Kumar allegedly continued the assault until she managed to break free and call the police emergency number 112 to report the crime. The FIR includes charges under IPC Sections 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 341 (wrongful restraint), 354B (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to disrobe), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 509 (word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman).
