New CCTV footage shows Maliwal exiting Kejriwal residence, seems to contradict her claims in FIR
New Delhi: A political storm has erupted in Delhi following allegations of assault leveled by Swati Maliwal, AAP Rajya Sabha MP, against Bibhav Kumar, personal secretary to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The controversy escalated with the release of a new CCTV footage from Kejriwal's residence that seemingly contradicted Maliwal's claims.
According to Maliwal's FIR, she was subjected to brutal assault by Kumar during a visit to the Chief Minister's residence. She detailed being kicked, punched, and verbally abused, resulting in severe injuries. However, the new CCTV footage portrays a different picture, showing Maliwal being escorted out without any apparent signs of injury. In fact, Maliwal is seen attempting to free herself from the policewoman's grip.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused Maliwal of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to discredit the party, particularly during the general election period. Conversely, the BJP has criticized Kejriwal's silence on the matter, labeling him as the "main criminal" for his alleged inaction during the assault.
During a recent press conference in Lucknow, Kejriwal refrained from commenting on the incident, deflecting questions and focusing on other issues alongside Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP MP Sanjay Singh. Singh acknowledged Kumar's misconduct but shifted blame onto the BJP, demanding accountability for women's issues under their governance.
AAP releases a second video on #SwatiMaliwal showing her exiting the Chief Minister's residence after alleged assault, to say she is lying and contradicting claims of torn clothes in her FIR as aide to #Kejriwal Bibhav Kumar is detained by police. pic.twitter.com/TJEgRpx3El
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
