Delhi Police Files Extensive Charge Sheet Against Arvind Kejriwal's Aide

The Delhi Police has filed a 500-page charge sheet against Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for the alleged assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The charges include multiple IPC sections, and the Delhi High Court has denied Kumar bail, citing the potential influence on witnesses and evidence.

The Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted a 500-page charge sheet against Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with the alleged assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The charge sheet, presented in the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Gaurav Goyal, has led to the extension of Kumar's judicial custody until July 30.

Kumar stands accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha MP Maliwal on May 13 at the Chief Minister's official residence. The prosecution revealed that the document includes statements from around 50 witnesses. Various IPC sections, such as 201, 308, 341, 354, 354 B, 506, and 509, have been applied in this case.

Following his arrest on May 18, Kumar was initially placed in police custody for five days. Later, he was transferred to judicial custody on May 24 and underwent subsequent remands. A female additional DCP-level officer is leading the investigation. The Delhi High Court denied Kumar's bail last Friday, citing his considerable influence and potential to tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.

(With inputs from agencies.)