Cops defer questioning of Kejri’s parents

Arvind Kejriwal with his family waits for the Delhi Police. Pic/PTI

The Delhi Police may not visit Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday to question his parents in connection with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal "assault" case, sources said.

On Wednesday, Kejriwal had said police were going to question his elderly and ill parents the next day. Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar was arrested by police in the case.

Sources said police may visit his residence for questioning in the coming days but are not going there on Thursday. They may also question Kejriwal in the coming days, sources said.

Want unhindered probe into assault: BJP

The BJP said that no one should hamper the probe into the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal, claiming it is part of the investigation to ascertain who were present at Arvind Kejriwal's residence and the role they played when the incident occurred.

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