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Delhi Police Asks DCW Chief Swati Maliwal, On Hunger Strike, To Vacate Jantar Mantar Premises

Maliwal sat on a hunger strike at the venue to protest against the recent rape incidents in the country. She refused to listen to police's request.

Aniruddha Dhar

03 Dec 2019 17:56 IST

Updated On 03 Dec 2019 18:05 IST

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Delhi Police Asks DCW Chief Swati Maliwal, On Hunger Strike, To Vacate Jantar Mantar Premises — DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal continues her hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding death penalty for convicts in rape cases within 6 months.( Photo Credit : ANI/ Twitter )

The Delhi Police on Tuesday requested Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal to vacate the Jantar Mantar premises, citing a standing order that prohibits protests at the venue after 5 pm. Maliwal sat on a hunger strike at the venue to protest against the recent rape incidents in the country. She refused to listen to police's request.

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