CJP stir: 4 men arrested over viral video of assault on protester
Delhi Police have arrested four men following the circulation of a viral video showing the assault of a protester on DDU Marg. The arrests were made to prevent the suspects from fleeing the region while the investigation continues.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the role of social media in mobilizing public awareness and police response to acts of violence in urban centers.
NEW DELHI: Four men were apprehended in Delhi in connection with a viral social media video allegedly showing a protestor being assaulted, according to a police communication.The video has been widely circulated on social media, with multiple handles, including those associated with the Indian Youth Congress, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), reposting it and sharing posters targeting the individuals seen allegedly assaulting the woman.According to the police communication, the incident reportedly took place on a stretch of DDU Marg under the jurisdiction of Kamla Market police station.Police said no complaint had been received from the alleged victim or any other person or organisation so far.
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