Now, in a funny turn of events, an FIR has been filed against the DCW chief for allegedly revealing the identity of the victim.
Maliwal, who was severely critical of Delhi Police for not taking action against the rape accused, has been booked for naming the girl in DCW’s notice in the case to the Station House Officer of Burari. In turn, the SHO of the police station filed an FIR against Maliwal for allegedly revealing the identity of the victim.
True as Swati Maliwal tweeted that it is because of DCW that the girl was admitted to a private hospital for treatment. “Firstly, not released name of victim. Instead ensured proper medical care in Pvt Hospital. Police arrested accused only after DCW Notice,” Maliwal said in a tweet. The DCW chief also added by saying: “My fault: Raised questions on failure of Delhi Police in protecting 14 year old girl. Will raise more issues. Not scared of FIR. Jai Hind.” Swati Maliwal had earlier tweeted on Delhi Police’s inaction in the case. “How many Nirbhayas does Delhi want? We all simply wait for next Nirbhaya to die.”
The perpetrator was arrested on Saturday after the DCW issued a notice to the city police, questioning why they had not taken any action against him. The women’s panel committee had also asked the police to provide security to the girl’s family.
Maliwal dismissed the charge, saying she had not released the victim’s name and that she was not scared of the FIR.
“DCW issues Notice to PS Burari for role in 14 year old girls case. 2 days later Delhi Police registers baseless FIR against me. Vendetta?”
On Tuesday after the FIR was filed against her, Maliwal also said: “Also, why shud rape victim hide her identity? Shouldn’t rapists be hiding? Is it the shame of a victim that she was subjected to cruelty?”
The DCW had issued a notice to police on July 22 asking how she was kidnapped and raped just before a court hearing.
“A case was registered against Maliwal for revealing the name of the Burari rape victim under Section 228(a) (disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences) of IPC at the Burari police station on a complaint by the concerned SHO,” said a senior police officer.
The FIR against Maliwal came amidst outrage over the brutal assault and death of the teenager. The girl, who was allegedly kidnapped, raped and forced to drink corrosive material, died on Sunday after battling for life for over a month.
She was first sexually assaulted in December. The accused, Shivshankar, who was on bail in the first case, again allegedly kidnapped, tortured and raped the teenager in May. The victim’s parents are sweepers in a hospital.