Delhi Police has detained social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh. Swatantra Bhardwaj faces serious allegations of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, the father of Nishu Azad, who took part in a protest at Jantar Mantar. The development follows intense pressure and demonstrations by political groups in the national capital.
Protest Outside Parliament Street Police Station
Demanding the immediate arrest of Swatantra Bhardwaj, leaders and workers of the Cockroach Janta Party staged a massive protest outside the Parliament Street police station in Delhi on Friday. The demonstrators mounted pressure on the authorities to take strict legal action against the accused. Following the mounting pressure and protests, Delhi Police acted swiftly and picked up the accused from Uttar Pradesh.
Background of the Controversy
The controversy erupted after a viral video emerged online, in which Swatantra Bhardwaj was accused of physically assaulting Sanjay Kumar, the father of Nishu Azad. The surfacing of this video triggered widespread outrage across social media and on the ground. Cockroach Justice Party (CJP) strongly condemned the incident and pushed the police administration for swift action and an arrest.
Police Action and Ongoing Investigation
Following continuous demands and protests from various groups, the police tracked down and detained Swatantra Bhardwaj from Bulandshahr. Authorities are currently questioning the detained individual while examining the viral video and the specific assault allegations under relevant legal provisions. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
