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Rakhi Sawant moves NCW against Mika
Source: PTI
June 16, 2006 14:35 IST

Bollywood performer Rakhi Sawant has approached the National Commission for Women with a complaint of sexual assault against Bhangra singer Mika.

In her complaint that she e-mailed to the Commission on Thursday, Rakhi said Mika brutally assaulted her and forcibly smooched her, NCW sources told PTI in New Delhi on Friday.

"I am lodging the complaint as the Punjabi singer had publicly insulted me and assaulted me sexually," Rakhi said.

The sources said the Commission will take note of the complaint as soon as NCW chairperson Girija Vyas, who is currently touring Rajasthan, returns to Delhi and possibly conduct a personal hearing in the case.

Recounting the alleged incident, Rakhi said she had visited Mika's birthday party on his invitation and greeted him like a good friend.

"To my surprise, he took advantage of our relationship and forcibly kissed me on my lips twice," she said.

Rakhi said she had asked Mika to apologise to her in front of the media but he refused to do so. "I need justice... I need to set an example that women cannot be taken for granted," she said.

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