Who is Bibhav Kumar, Delhi CM Kejriwal's aide accused of assaulting MP Swati Maliwal?

An FIR has been filed in connection with the alleged assault of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, Delhi Police officials said on Thursday. According to the police, the name of the Delhi Chief Minister's personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, has been mentioned in the FIR. The FIR has been registered under sections 354, 506, 509, and 323 among other sections of IPC for offences including assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, criminal intimidation, word gesture or act of intent to insult and assault.

AAP on Tuesday responded to the alleged assault on Swati Maliwal at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi. AAP MP Sanjay Singh acknowledged that during Maliwal's Monday visit to meet with Kejriwal at his home, Kejriwal's assistant, Bibhav Kumar, misbehaved with her.

Sanjay Singh said that when Bibhav Kumar arrived in the drawing room, Maliwal was already there and mistreated her. Additionally, he declared that Kejriwal would take strong measures after acknowledging the issue involving Swati Maliwal.

Bibhav Kumar became acquainted with Arvind Kejriwal during his 'India Against Corruption' days. In 2011, Bibhav worked as a video journalist, editing videos for a magazine called "India Against Corruption."

Their bond became closer over time. Bibhav Kumar reportedly chooses Kejriwal's daily schedule and is regarded as his "right-hand man."