'Maaro sir': Video of protester standing firm amid Delhi Police crackdown goes viral
A video of a protester standing firm against police lathis during a Cockroach Janta Party march in Delhi has gone viral. The protester repeatedly challenged officers to beat him while refusing to move from his position.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising tensions in civil demonstrations and the power of social media to amplify individual acts of defiance during political crackdowns.
NEW DELHI: A protester who repeatedly said "maaro sir, maaro" while standing his ground during a police crackdown on demonstrators in central Delhi on Monday has drawn attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media.The incident occurred during a Parliament march called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), where protesters attempted to cross barricades and move towards the protest site, according to news agency PTI.Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several locations.In the video, the protester can be seen standing directly in front of a group of security personnel carrying lathis.
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