Bibhav Kumar, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary, allegedly screamed at Swati Maliwal “without any provocation” before slapping the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker 7-8 times and kicking her in her chest, stomach, and pelvis, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in the assault case. (PTI/File)The FIR, a copy of which HT has seen, detailing the alleged assault said Kumar allegedly dragged Maliwal and her shirt was pulled up as well as she screamed for help. Kumar allegedly shouted and told her “How will you not listen to me?... Maliwal said she sat outside the chief minister’s house before going to Civil Lines police station but left without giving a statement because of the trauma. The BJP’s women wing leaders on Friday organised a protest near Delhi chief minister’s residence demanding action against Kumar and resignation of Kejriwal.

Source: Hindustan Times May 17, 2024 21:18 UTC