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Rakhi case was sexual assault: panel

Taking cognizance of a complaint filed by the Bollywood performer, the National Commission for Women said it prima facie appeared to be a case of sexual assault.

DNA Web Team

Updated : Nov 19, 2013, 11:17 PM IST

Updated at 8 pm

NEW DELHI: Taking cognizance of the complaint filed by Bollywood performer Rakhi Sawant against pop singer Mika, the National Commission for Women on Friday said it prima facie appeared to be a case of sexual assault.

"From what we have seen in the electronic media, it is clear that Mika's behaviour with Rakhi Sawant was wrong. It prima facie appears to be a case of sexual assault," NCW chairperson Girija Vyas said.

Sawant, who e-mailed her complaint of sexual assault against Mika to NCW, will be meeting Vyas on Monday for a personal hearing.

NCW also sought a report from the Mumbai police over the action it has taken on the FIR lodged by Sawant in the matter.

"As the matter is in court now, we hope justice will be done," Vyas said.

Sawant, in her complaint to the commission said Mika "brutally assaulted me and forcibly smooched me."

She said she was lodging the complaint as the Punjabi singer "publicly, in front of the media insulted me and sexually assaulted me."

Recounting the alleged incident, Sawant said she visited Mika's birthday party on his invitation and greeted him like a good friend. "But to my surprise, he took advantage of our relationship and forcibly kissed me on my lips twice," she said.

She said she had asked Mika to apologise to her in front of the media but he has refused to do so.

"I need justice... I need to set an example that women cannot be taken for granted," Sawant said.

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