In a significant development in the ongoing assault case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, allegations have emerged about the tampering of CCTV footage at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. Maliwal, the former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, took to the microblogging site X to announce that she had received information suggesting that the CCTV system at the Chief Minister’s residence was being tampered with.

Investigation Intensifies with Police and Forensic Scrutiny

Following the allegations, a comprehensive investigation was initiated by Delhi Police. A team led by Additional DCP Delhi North, along with the SHO of Civil Lines Police Station and a team of forensic officials, was dispatched to the Chief Minister’s residence for scene recreation. The investigation team spent several hours at the residence, conducting videography and detailed scrutiny of the premises, which concluded around 2:15 AM on Saturday.

Backdrop of the Assault Allegations

The allegations of CCTV tampering come in the wake of a written complaint filed by Mr. Bibhav Kumar, an aide to CM Kejriwal, against Ms. Maliwal. Kumar’s complaint included charges of unauthorized entry, verbal abuse, threats, and hinted at possible political motives involving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This complaint has added another layer of complexity to the already charged political environment surrounding this case.

Political Reactions and Further Escalations

The incident has sparked a series of political reactions, with AAP initially supporting Maliwal but later appearing to take a stand against her, further evidenced by the party’s distribution of a video clip intended to contest Maliwal’s allegations. The clip led to widespread discussion and controversy, as it depicted Maliwal in a heated argument with security personnel at the Chief Minister’s residence.

The case illustrates the intricate interplay between politics and justice, where allegations and counter-allegations can obscure the path to truth. The ongoing investigations and the public’s reaction to these developments are pivotal in shaping the perceptions of political integrity and judicial fairness in high-profile cases.

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