Published 16:31 IST, February 10th 2020

Delhi CM Kejriwal on Gargi college horror: 'Won't tolerate this; daughters should be safe'

Responding to the shocking incident that took place at Gargi college yesterday, Delhi CM & AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stated that he was "sad" & "disappointed".

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Responding to shocking incident that took place at DU's Gargi college yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stated that he was "sad" and "disappointed" at what had happened. Releasing a statement, on Saturday, February 8, a Gargi college student alleged that, "8,000-10,000 individuals accumulated in ir campus" by jumping gates and damd property of Gargi. y allegedly manhandled, molested and groped women students during concert. 

Read: Sanjay Singh slams Delhi Police for inaction in Gargi case, calls m 'mute spectators'

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"What happened with our daughters at Gargi College is very sad and disappointing. This cant be tolerated at all. culprits should be handed harshest of commeuppance. And it should be ensured that children studying in our colleges are safe," read Kejriwal's tweet in Hindi.

Read: Women allegedly assaulted at DU’s Gargi college, Congress blames 'right-wing groups'

'Delhi Police mute spectators'

Earlier in day, slamming Delhi Police's lack of action, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Sanjay Singh stated that Delhi police acted as "mute spectators". He also took opportunity to slam Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking him if this was his idea of "Beti Bachao" movement? AAP member also gave a Zero Hour tice in Rajya Sabha citing 'indecent behaviour with students of Delhi's Gargi college during college's annual festival' as his reason. 

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Read: Centre confirms outsiders barged into Gargi college on Feb 6, promises strict action

"You will be surprised to hear that during  incidents of indecent obscenity, molesting students studying here at Gargi College of Delhi, capital of country, Delhi Police remained a mute spectator Amit Shah, is this what your Beti Bachao campaign is about?" read Sanjay Singh's tweet. 

Read: DCW issues tices to Delhi Police, Gargi College over harassment complaints

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16:31 IST, February 10th 2020