'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested by Delhi Police, sent to 1-day custody
Social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been arrested by Delhi Police following allegations of assaulting a minor activist's father during a protest. He faces multiple charges, including provisions under the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions regarding influencer accountability, protest conduct, and the application of stringent Indian criminal laws.
NEW DELHI: Social media 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj has been arrested by Delhi Police, a day after he was detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged assault on the father of a minor activist during CJP protest.He was produced at the residence of concerned judge at Karkardooma court complex on Saturday, according to news agency ANI.The development came as security was tightened outside the Parliament Street police station after supporters of Bhardwaj gathered there to stage a protest.Barricades were put up at strategic points around the police station and paramilitary personnel were deployed as a precautionary measure, a police officer said.Detained in BulandshahrBhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Delhi Police officials and demanded his arrest.He is accused of assaulting the father of a minor activist during a CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar in July.A fresh FIR…
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