Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, who is not seeking re-election after facing criticism for her handling of crime in Chicago, was allegedly assaulted near her home this weekend. The incident comes amid a backdrop of rising crime in the city and Foxx’s controversial tenure as prosecutor.
A Punjabi-origin NRI, Kawaljit Singh, was allegedly beaten by a group of local men in Himachal Pradesh after an argument over parking. The incident has sparked controversy, with Punjab leaders linking it to the recent slapping incident involving actor Kangana Ranaut. While the Himachal Pradesh police deny any connection to the Kangana Ranaut incident, Punjab leaders are demanding action.
The Delhi High Court has sought the city police’s response to the bail plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, in connection with the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal. The court has issued a notice regarding Kumar’s bail plea and directed the Delhi Police to submit a status report.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen suffered a whiplash injury during an attack in Copenhagen on Friday. The incident, which took place in a public square, prompted the cancellation of her Saturday schedule. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault and will face questioning before the Copenhagen district court. Several world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the attack. Witnesses described the attacker as a tall, slim man who was quickly apprehended by bystanders.
A female constable from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been accused of slapping Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. An FIR has been filed against the constable under sections 321 and 341 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), but no arrests have been made yet. According to reports, the incident occurred on June 6 at approximately 3:30 pm. Ranaut was reportedly preparing to board a flight to Delhi to participate in a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) when she was allegedly slapped by the CISF constable. The constable has since been suspended by the CISF.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was allegedly attacked in Copenhagen Square on Friday evening, leaving her shocked but uninjured. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of world leaders following a recent assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Witnesses described the attacker as a tall, slim man who shoved Frederiksen on the shoulder, causing her to stumble. The attacker was detained at the scene and is currently under arrest. European Union officials have condemned the assault, with EU chief Charles Michel calling it a “cowardly act of aggression”.
Bibhav Kumar, a close aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar argues that his arrest was illegal and violated the provisions of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He is seeking a declaration of his arrest as illegal, appropriate compensation, and departmental action against the erring officials involved in his arrest.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has accused Bibhav Kumar, former personal secretary to party chief Arvind Kejriwal, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence. Maliwal claims she was slapped, pushed to the ground, and kicked by Kumar after she confronted him about the alleged assault. The incident reportedly occurred on May 13, when Maliwal went to meet Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence. Kumar has filed a counter-complaint, alleging that Maliwal gained unauthorized entry into the residence and verbally abused him.
Two 18-year-old men from Campbellford, Ontario, were arrested on Wednesday morning following an altercation involving a weapon. The incident occurred at a Ranney Street address at approximately 10:20 a.m., prompting the response of emergency crews. Both individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The investigation resulted in the arrest of the two men, one on a charge of assault and the other on a charge of assault with a weapon. They were released and are scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg at a future date.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded to the alleged assault on AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, stating that there are two versions of the incident and that the police should investigate both fairly. Maliwal has accused Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar, of assaulting her on May 13, while Kumar has filed a counter-complaint against her.
