Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj detained after 'bragging' he 'cracked the skull' of CJP protester's father
Swatantra Bhardwaj is accused of attacking Nishu Azad's father, Sanjay Azad, during a CJP protest in July. After the attack, Bhardwaj, who describes himself as a 'Kattar Hindu (hardline Hindu)', admitted to 'cracking the skull' of Sanjay in a podcast.
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, known for his hardline Hindu views, has been detained in Uttar Pradesh following his alleged assault on Nishu Azad's father, Sanjay Azad, during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The 21-year-old influencer had initially boasted about cracking Sanjay's skull and escaping jail, which went viral and sparked protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Bhardwaj claims self-defense and has video evidence to support his assertion.
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