Swati Maliwal Assault Case Updates: Police Team Denied Entry at Bibhav Kumar’s Residence

Complaint and FIR: Swati Maliwal, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP, lodged a complaint alleging she was assaulted by Arvind Kejriwal’s Personal Assistant (PA), Bibhav Kumar, at the Chief Minister’s residence on May 13.

Police Action: Following the complaint, Delhi Police registered an FIR and constituted multiple teams to locate and apprehend Bibhav Kumar.

Visit to Kumar’s Residence

A Delhi Police team visited Bibhav Kumar’s home on Thursday night to apprehend him but left after being denied entry as Kumar was not present.

#UPDATE | The Delhi Police team returned from the Delhi Jal Board residence of Bibhav Kumar after it was not allowed to enter the premises. https://t.co/XaunzGeB4l

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024

The police are expected to revisit the Chief Minister’s residence on May 17 to record statements from Kejriwal, staff, and security personnel present during the alleged incident.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned Bibhav Kumar to appear before them regarding the allegations.

NCW Chief Rekha Sharma criticized Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, stating he appears to be siding with his PA and warned of potential action if Kejriwal is found complicit.

AAP’s Response

The Aam Aadmi Party released a video titled “Swati Ka Sach,” addressing the controversy surrounding Swati Maliwal’s allegations.
In response, Maliwal tweeted to counter the narrative presented in the video.

हर बार की तरह इस बार भी इस राजनीतिक हिटमैन ने ख़ुद को बचाने की कोशिशें शुरू कर दी हैं।

अपने लोगों से ट्वीट्स करवाके, आधि बिना संदर्भ की वीडियो चलाके इसे लगता है ये इस अपराध को अंजाम देके ख़ुद को बचा लेगा। कोई किसी को पीटते हुए वीडियो बनाता है भला? घर के अंदर की और कमरे की CCTV…

— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) May 17, 2024

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema defended Kumar, suggesting a conspiracy might be behind the allegations and vouching for Kumar’s character.

#WATCH | On AAP MP Swati Maliwal's assault case, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema says "The case is under investigation but I think Arvind Kejriwal's PS Bibhav ji is a good human being…He meets everyone with love and arranges our meeting with Arvind Kejriwal whenever we… pic.twitter.com/pezgBqpQP9

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2024

Ongoing Investigations

Search for Bibhav Kumar: Delhi Police have deployed over a dozen teams to locate and bring in Kumar for questioning.

Statements and Evidence: The police aim to gather detailed statements from witnesses and involved parties at the CM’s residence to piece together the events of May 13.