Swatantra Bharadwaj detained in Bulandshahr, says Delhi Police
Delhi Police have arrested Swatantra Bharadwaj, who was accused of assaulting a protestor's father at Jantar Mantar. The arrest followed public pressure and a 72-hour deadline set by the Cockroach Janta Party.
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The incident highlights the intersection of political activism, social media-fueled controversy, and law enforcement response in India.
NEW DELHI: Swatantra Bharadwaj, accused of assaulting the father of student activist Nishu Azad during a protest at Jantar Mantar, has been taken into custody, news agency PTI reported quoting Delhi Police. The development comes hours after Delhi Police assured the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that Bharadwaj would be arrested within 72 hours.Bharadwaj had earlier evaded a police team in Bulandshahr that had gone to apprehend him, sources said.The accused…
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