Molestation case: Zohal Hamid moves women’s commission

NEW DELHI: Zohal Hamid, who was allegedly molested by IPL player Luke Pomersbach on Friday morning, served a legal notice against Siddharth Mallya on Saturday, alleging that he had maligned her reputation.
Zohal also submitted a complaint to the Delhi Commission for Women against Mallya, the director of the Team Bangalore. She visited DCW chairperson Barkha Singh’s Safdarjung Enclave residence on Saturday afternoon.Arriving with a posse of lawyers and friends, Zohal spoke to Singh privately and submitted her written complaint. “I am hurt and upset about the comments made by Mr. Mallya and have submitted a complaint. My lawyers will be initiating legal action if he doesn’t apologize for his behaviour,” said Zohal after submitting the complaint.
In the complaint, Zohal has said she is a citizen of the US and was complaining against Mallya. “Using social networking site Twitter, he tried to malign me and outrage my modesty. The allegations levelled against me are completely untrue and false and is meant to cast aspersion and demean my character,” she said, adding that she demanded an apology and was already a victim of molestation.
Mallya attacked her in a tweet after she had made allegations against Pomersbach, a player of the Team Bangalore. He accused her of talking nonsense and went on to say, “She was all over me last night (Thursday) and asked for my bbm (blackberry messenger) pin.”
DCW chairperson Singh said she would take up the matter formally at the commission on Monday. “I have received the complaint. I have spoken to the victim and we will take action accordingly,” she said.
“I did meet (Siddharth) Mallya. Sahil was with me. But I am really hurt and disappointed with the comments he made later,” said Zohal.
Zohal was a picture of poise on Saturday, breaking down only at the mention of Sahil. “He is still unwell. He was beaten up so badly. I am going straight to the hospital from here,” said Zohal, her voice cracking with emotion.