Swatantra to be arrested in 72 hours: CJP protester and daughter of assault victim
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
Nishu Azad, a CJP protester and daughter of an assault victim, said Delhi Police assured her that Swatantra Bhardwaj will be arrested within 72 hours. The promise follows a protest outside Parliament Street police station where Cockroach Janta Party members demanded action over an alleged assault on her father at Jantar Mantar. Azad claimed she faced abuse and rape threats from Bhardwaj's supporters and filed an FIR against them. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka also demanded stringent action, while heavy police deployment was observed at the station.
Why it matters
The arrest could provide legal recourse for the victim’s family and signal police responsiveness to assault allegations during protests. It also underscores concerns about safety of protesters and the conduct of political activists in Delhi.
Read the original report — Times of India
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