Delhi court sends 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj to one-day police custody
Social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been arrested by Delhi Police. He was detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged assault. Bhardwaj is accused of assaulting the father of a minor activist. A fresh FIR was registered against him under the POCSO Act. Security was tightened outside the police station due to protests.
Delhi Police has arrested social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, one day after his detention in Uttar Pradesh over an alleged assault on the father of a minor activist during a CJP protest. Bhardwaj was remanded to one-day police custody after appearing at the Karkardooma court complex on Saturday. His supporters gathered outside Parliament Street police station, leading to increased security measures.
A fresh FIR was registered under the POCSO Act following a complaint alleging online threats and harassment. The case now includes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act, SC/ST Act, and criminal intimidation, following increased backlash over Bhardwaj's claims of self-defense.
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