Swati Maliwal Assault Case Highlights: Bibhav Kumar's Counsel Claims Delhi Police Is Distorting Facts

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Swati Maliwal Assault Case Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP News Live Blog. Follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates pertaining to the Swati Maliwal Assault case.Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal on Monday went to the Civil Lines police station and alleged that a member of the Delhi chief minister's personal staff "assaulted" her at the chief minister's official residence, police officials had said. On Tuesday, Sanjay Singh addressed a press conference and said the incident with Maliwal was a "highly condemnable" one.On Thursday, Maliwal gave a Police complaint in the assault case against Bibhav Kumar, a report in ANI said. The complaint came hours after senior Delhi Police officials visited the Swati Maliwal's residence. She was allegedly assaulted by Bibhav Kumar, former PS of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.The Delhi Police team, led by Additional Commissioner of Police P S Kushwaha, was at Maliwal's residence for more than four hours. Responding to the incident, the AAP MP stated that she has recorded her statement with the Delhi Police and the BJP should not indulge in politics over the incident."What happened to me was very bad. I have given my statement to the police on the incident that happened to me. I hope appropriate action will be taken. The past days have been very difficult for me. I thank those who prayed. Those who tried to indulge in character assassination, said that I was doing it at the behest of the other party, God bless them too," she said in a post on X in Hindi.Earlier, Maliwal's husband Naveen Jaihind said that an FIR should be lodged over the alleged incident of “misbehaviour” with the former DCW chief at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence in the national capital. Jaihind called CM House "gutter house" and said that the alleged incident is dangerous and Swati's life is in danger because she has been threatened. He also claimed that Swati is being silenced and that she should come out. Jaihind also questioned MHA, Delhi Police, and NCW for maintaining "silence" on the matter and said that the police should take cognisance of the matter. He also claimed that AAP MP Sanjay Singh also knew that such an incident would take place, and he was well aware of what happened.

18/05/2024 23:38:25

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar's counsel says 'no basis for case'

Lawyer of Bibhav Kumar, Mudit Jain, said on Delhi Police seeking a seven-day remand of his client. “We have opposed the demand for remand. The court will release its order in some time. We have mentioned that there is no basis for a case as they have complained after three days”, PTI reported.

18/05/2024 22:10:43

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar's counsel claims Delhi Police is distorting facts

Bibhav Kumar's counsel tells court that Delhi Police is distorting facts, PTI reported.

18/05/2024 22:07:10

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar's counsel tells court AAP MP went to CM's house without informing purpose of visit

Bibhav Kumar's counsel tells court she went to CM's residence on her own, and didn't inform anyone about purpose of visit, PTI reported

18/05/2024 21:53:51

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Police in court accuses Bibhav Kumar of attempting to destroy evidence

Delhi Police in court accuses Bibhav Kumar of attempting to destroy evidence at CM's residence, PTI reported

18/05/2024 21:41:15

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Police personnel reach AAP MP's residence

Delhi Police personnel reach the residence of AAP MP Swati Maliwal, in Delhi, ANI reported.

18/05/2024 21:27:23

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi police seek 7-day custody of accused Bibhav Kumar

Delhi police seek 7-day custody of Bibhav Kumar as hearing begins at Tis Hazari Court, ANI reported. Bibhav Kumar has been produced before the court.

18/05/2024 21:20:44

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar brought to Tis Hazari Court

Arrested former PS of Delhi CM, Bibhav Kumar brought to Tis Hazari Court.

18/05/2024 20:37:01

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar taken for medical examination

Visuals of arrested former PS of Delhi CM, Bibhav Kumar being taken to Aruna Asaf Ali Govt Hospital for medical examination by Delhi Police, ANI reported.

18/05/2024 18:50:04

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar arrested, his anticipatory bail plea infructuous, says court

The anticipatory bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal, has become infructuous as he has been arrested, a Delhi court observed on Saturday. (PTI)

18/05/2024 18:35:57

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP raises questions on Bibhav Kumar's arrest, says 'BJP, Delhi Police know this case is false'

AAP leader Atishi said on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s close aide Bibhav Kumar, “Delhi Police arrested Bibhav Kumar after just 20 minutes since his hearing of anticipatory bail began (at the Tis Hazari Court). This shows that the BJP and its Delhi Police know that this case is false. Swati Maliwal’s videos which have come forward in the past two days make it clear that she was not attacked.” (PTI)

18/05/2024 17:11:26

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi CM Kejriwal Announces AAP Protest At BJP HQ: 'My PA Jailed, Raghav Chadha, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi Next'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, "You can see how they are after AAP...I would like to tell the Prime Minister - you are playing this 'jail ka khel'...Tomorrow, I am coming to the BJP HQ with all my top leaders, MLAs, MPs at 12 noon. You can put in jail whoever you want..."

18/05/2024 16:52:11

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar's lawyer argues for anticipatory bail, order reserved

Senior advocate N Hariharan, arguing for Bibhav Kumar, says, "I have argued that there is no case and it is a case for interim bail...I have made a pitch for anticipatory bail because what is seen in the CCTV  footage and coverage is not borne by the statement which is belated for a period of three days. The order has been reserved for today." (ANI)

18/05/2024 16:28:23

Delhi CM, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to hold presser

Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to hold a press conference today around 5 pm, ANI reported.

18/05/2024 14:34:36

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Here's What Congress Leader Pawan Khera Said On Bibhav Kumar's Arrest

Congress leader Pawan Khera, while remarking on Bibhav Kumar's arrest said: "Priyanka ji has told about the Congress's stand that the party stands with the woman if any incident of misbehaviour towards woman comes out. Legal proceedings should be followed and facts must come out before everyone."

18/05/2024 13:09:48

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP Says Issue is being Politicised

AAP legal cell head Sanjeev Nasiar says police are under pressure to stop anyone from meeting him. "Bibhav is ready to cooperate in every way. The police are misbehaving. We have been waiting for over half an hour. We mailed everything. We are waiting for their response. The issue is being politicised," he said.

18/05/2024 12:54:51

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi CM's Aide Bibhav Kumar Arrested

Delhi CM's aide Bibhav Kumar has been arrested in the Swati Maliwal assault case.

18/05/2024 12:46:37

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar Says 'Ready To Cooperate In Every Probe'

In an email to the Delhi Police, Bibhav Kumar said: "I am ready to cooperate in every investigation. It has come to light through the media that an FIR has been lodged. But no notice has been issued to me yet." He also urged the Delhi Police to take cognisance of his complaint filed on 17 May, Friday. 

18/05/2024 12:39:56

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi CM's Aide Bibhav Kumar Detained

Delhi CM's aide Bibhav Kumar has been detained by the Delhi Police for questioning in the Swati Maliwal assault case. 

18/05/2024 12:06:25

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Police Team Reaches Arvind Kejriwal's Home

A Delhi Police team led by DCP and ACP has reached the CM's home.

— Bilal Ahmed

18/05/2024 11:38:26

CCTV Footage Shows Swati Maliwal Escorted Out Of CM's Home: WATCH

A fresh CCTV footage has emerged in the alleged Swati Maliwal Assault Case in which the AAP MP can be seen escorted out of the Delhi CM's residence by security personnel.

 

18/05/2024 09:08:52

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: JP Nadda Says BJP Never Spoke To AAP MP

Reacting to allegations that the alleged Swati Maliwal assault case is a BJP conspiracy, BJP president JP Nadda has said that the AAP has lost its credibility and is lying about the matter. "The culture of the Aam Aadmi Party shows that they call people to their homes and beat them up...We never spoke to her (Swati Maliwal), nor did anyone from our party speak to her," he said.

18/05/2024 08:24:50

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Police Secures CCTV Footage Of CM's Residence

Delhi Police and FSL have taken CCTV camera footage from the CM's residence. The footage is from CCTV cameras installed at the entry and exit. Delhi Police team may visit the spot again today for investigation.

—Manoj Verma

17/05/2024 22:29:34

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP claims receiving info regarding 'CCTV tampering'

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal posts on X, "I have received information that now these people are tampering with the CCTV of the house"

17/05/2024 21:43:16

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Bibhav Kumar Lodges written complaint against AAP Rajya Sabha MP

Former PS of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Bibhav Kumar lodged a written complaint by email against Swati Maliwal to SHO Civil Lines, in the assault case, ANI reported.

17/05/2024 20:38:54

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: FSL team leaves from Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence

FSL team leaves from the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, PTI reported.

17/05/2024 19:45:22

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP accuses party of taking 'U-turn', claims Bibhav is 'threatening to reveal secrets'

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal posts on X, " The leaders who joined the party yesterday declared a 20-year-old worker as a BJP agent. Two days ago the party had accepted the truth in the PC and today it has taken a U-turn. This goon is threatening the party, if I get arrested I will reveal all the secrets. That is why he is roaming around in Lucknow and everywhere seeking shelter.  Today, under his pressure, the party gave in and to save a goon, my character was questioned by the entire party. No problem, I have been fighting alone for the women of the entire country, I will fight for myself too. Do character assassination as much as possible, the truth will come out when the time comes."

17/05/2024 19:21:20

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP Rajya Sabha MP leaves Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal leaves the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. She was taken to the CM's residence by the police as part of the investigation into her complaint of assault, PTI reported.

17/05/2024 18:45:51

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP MP Swati Maliwal Arrives At CM Kejriwal's Residence, Delhi Police To Recreate May 13 Incident

AAP MP Swati Maliwal arrived at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence as police are expected to recreate what happened to her on May 13, news agency ANI reported.

A Delhi police source told ABP News that a team from the Delhi Police, along with the forensic team reached the CM's residence. They are investigating the security personnel present on the morning of 13th May to record their statements. Additionally, the team will review all CCTV footage showing Swati Maliwal.

The source further elaborated that the police are scrutinising footage from eight CCTV cameras outside the residence and several cameras inside. "The first CCTV footage around 9:36 AM shows Swati exiting the CM's residence. The second footage at approximately 9:39 AM shows her standing outside the CM's residence with the Delhi Police team. The FSL team will examine the CCTV footage to establish the sequence of events," the police source said.

17/05/2024 18:17:50

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to frame Delhi CM Kejriwal

Swati Maliwal reached CM's residence without appointment; her intention was to level allegations against Arvind Kejriwal: AAP leader Atishi (PTI)

17/05/2024 16:59:45

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Police team reaches CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence for probe

Senior officials of Delhi Police, along with forensic team, arrive at the residence of CM Arvind Kejriwal as part of investigation into the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal, PTI reported.

17/05/2024 16:38:24

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP reacts to purported viral clip, remarks 'Swati Maliwal ka Sach'

'Swati Maliwal ka Sach': AAP reacts to purported viral clip from the day of 'assault'

17/05/2024 16:28:43

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar fails to appear before NCW

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar did not appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.The NCW had summoned Kumar to appear before it at 11 am. (PTI)

17/05/2024 15:57:55

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: 'Bibhav is in Arvind Kejriwal's protection,' BJP leader Shazia Ilmi alleges

On AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case, BJP leader Shazia Ilmi says, "When Swati Maliwal was coming out from her medical examination, she was visibly in pain... The FIR is now out. Her statement is painful... They abused and slapped her six times... Bibhav kept on hitting and kicking her... She is their old colleague... This shows how their mentality is. There is violence and hooliganism in their party and it is out in the open now. I have also faced this, it is too much that no self-respecting person can tolerate it... Bibhav is in Arvind Kejriwal's protection..." (ANI)

17/05/2024 15:36:35

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Delhi Congress chief demands strict action against accused after probe

On AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal assault case, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav says, "...FIR has been registered...Today when she has recorded her statement, I think there should be a proper investigation into the matter. Strict action should be taken against the accused after proper investigation..." (ANI)

17/05/2024 14:30:29

NCW Team Reached Bibhav Kumar's Residence To Serve Him Notice: Delhi Police

Delhi Police team, that arrived at the residence of Bibhav Kumar, an aide of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, says that NCW team had reached his residence to serve him a notice and they had sought help of Delhi Police.

17/05/2024 13:54:40

Swati Maliwal FIR Says She Was Slapped, Kicked

AAP MP Swati Maliwal in her complaint on Thursday revealed some grisly details of the alleged assault on her at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Monday. She said that the attack by the Delhi CM's 'personal secretary' Bibhav Kumar was "unprovoked". 

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17/05/2024 13:39:13

Swati Maliwal Leaves Delhi Court After Recording Statement

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal leaves from the courtroom at Tis Hazari Court in Delhi. Her statement under Section 164 of the CrPC has been recorded. An FIR was registered in connection with the assault on her yesterday after she filed a complaint with the Police. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar has been named in the FIR.

17/05/2024 13:34:40

Swati Maliwal Assault: Delhi Police Reaches Accused Bibhav Kumar's Residence

The Delhi Police on Friday reached the residence of accused Bibhav Kumar. According to ABP News sources, the gate of his residence did not open, and the police returned without any leads pertaining to the case.

17/05/2024 13:27:34

Swati Maliwal's Statement Being Recorded In Assault Case In Delhi Court

Swati Maliwal's statement is being recorded in front of Magistrate Katyani Sharma Kandwal in Tis Hazari Court No. 202, Swati Maliwal is present inside the court. Only the judge and Swati Maliwal are present in the judge's chamber. Statements are being recorded in 164..

17/05/2024 12:33:00

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Kejriwal Is Responsible For Incident, Says Sitharaman

On AAP MP Swati Maliwal 'assault' case, BJP leader and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "...The women in Delhi are asking - can this CM (Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal) even provide security to the women in the city? Arvind Kejriwal is responsible for this incident."

17/05/2024 12:20:29

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: AAP MP Moves Delhi Court To Record Statement

AAP MP Swati Maliwal has moved Delhi's Tis Hazari court to record a statement in the assault case. 

17/05/2024 12:15:14

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Unbelievable, Unacceptable That Kejriwal Has Not Spoken A Word, Says FM Sitharaman

Unbelievable, and unacceptable that Arvind Kejriwal has not spoken a word on attack on his party MP Swati Maliwal: BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman.

17/05/2024 12:12:55

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Kejriwal 'Shamelessly' Moving Around With Accused Bibhav Kumar, Says Sitharaman

Kejriwal 'shamelessly' moving around with accused Bibhav Kumar after his party promised action in Maliwal case: Nirmala Sitharaman.

17/05/2024 12:05:20

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: New Complaint May Name Kejriwal, Wife Sunita, Says NCW Chief

Speaking to ABP News, Chairperson of National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma said that if there is a need, Delhi CM Kejriwal and his wife Sunita will also be interoggated. She further said that there is a possibility of another complaint in the case, naming CM Kejriwal and his wife.

(Ankit Gupta)

17/05/2024 11:11:04

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: 10 Police Teams Probing Matter, Say Sources

According to ABP News sources, around 10 police teams are investigating the case. Out of the total number of teams, four teams are trying to trace out Bibhav Kumar's location.

17/05/2024 10:48:06

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: Members of Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha Protest With Bangles Near Kejriwal's House

Members of Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha are protesting with bangles near Arvind Kejriwal's house.

17/05/2024 10:46:20

Delhi Police Visits Swati Maliwal's Residence

A Delhi Police team was at AAP MP Swati Maliwal's house here on Thursday for more than four hours in connection with the alleged assault on her at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, officials said, as reported by news agency PTI. Led by Additional Commissioner of Police P S Kushwaha, the team went to Rajya Sabha member Maliwal's residence around 1.50 pm to seek details of the incident, they said. Kushwaha was accompanied by a woman police officer.

17/05/2024 10:44:42

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Met Swati Maliwal

AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday met party colleague Swati Maliwal, a day after the party accepted that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant Bibhav Kumar "misbehaved" with her.

Sanjay Singh was accompanied by Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) member Vandana Singh during his meeting with Maliwal, PTI reported, citing sources. The meeting took place at Maliwal's residence, they added. Calls and messages to Maliwal, who is an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member and a former chief of the DCW, did not elicit any response.

 

17/05/2024 10:43:31

Gave My Statement To Police: Swati Maliwal

AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal on Thursday broke her silence over the alleged assault on her, saying she has recorded her statement with the Delhi Police and the BJP should not indulge in politics over the incident. Three days after the alleged incident at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, where his close aide Bibhav Kumar allegedly "assaulted" Maliwal, she said the past few days have been very difficult for her.

"What happened to me was very bad. I have given my statement to the police on the incident that happened to me. I hope appropriate action will be taken. The past days have been very difficult for me. I thank those who prayed. Those who tried to indulge in character assassination, said that I was doing it at the behest of the other party, God bless them too," she said in a post on X in Hindi.

17/05/2024 10:41:20

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: When Did It All Started ?

On Monday morning, Maliwal went to the Civil Lines police station here and alleged that a member of Kejriwal's personal staff "assaulted" her at the chief minister's official residence, police officials said.

17/05/2024 10:40:00

Swati Maliwal Assault Case LIVE: BJP Mahila Morcha Holds Protest Outside Kejriwal's Residence

BJP Mahila Morcha holds a protest outside the residence of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal demanding his resignation over the incident of assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on 13th May.

17/05/2024 10:38:59

Delhi Police Records Swati Maliwal's Statement In Assault Case

The Delhi Police on Thursday recorded the statement of AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal in connection with the alleged assault on her by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, news agency PTI reported, citing officials. Her statement was recorded by a two-member team of the Delhi Police at her residence in Central Delhi.

According to a police officer, Maliwal told police about the incident that happened at the chief minister's residence on Monday. The officer said with Maliwal's statement recorded, police might register an FIR in connection with the matter. The police team, led by by Additional Commissioner of Police P S Kushwaha, was at Maliwal's residence for more than four hours.