NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed chargesheet against
Bibhav Kumar
, a close associate of AAP supremo
Arvind Kejriwal
, in connection with the
Swati Maliwal assault
case, at the Tis Hazari Court.
Bibhav Kumar appeared before the court via video conferencing.
Based on Maliwal's complaint, the Civil Lines Police Station charged Kumar under various sections, including 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 341 (wrongful restraint), 345B (assault or use of criminal force against a woman with the intent to disrobe her), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 509 (insult caused to the modesty of a woman by the use of any words, gestures, or object intending to the do the same).
Authorities have obtained the DVR from Kerjriwal's residence and seized several devices, including two of Bibhav's mobile phones. During his police custody, Bibhav was transported to Mumbai on two occasions to retrieve allegedly erased data from his mobile devices.
Maliwal claims that Bibhav assaulted her when she visited the Delhi CM's residence on May 13 to meet with him.
The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected Kumar's bail application, stating that he holds "considerable influence" and could potentially tamper with evidence if released.
The court has instructed the Police to ensure Bibhav 's physical presence in court on July 30.
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