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DCW chief alleges police didn't allow her to start indefinite hunger strike

She was supposed to start her hunger strike on Tuesday morning against the recent incidents of rape.

Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal alleged on Tuesday that police did not allow her to start an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

She was supposed to start her hunger strike on Tuesday morning against the recent incidents of rape. However, she said police placed barricades and did not allow tents to be placed.

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First Published: Dec 03 2019 | 10:40 AM IST

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