Swatantra Bharadwaj detained in Bulandshahr, says Delhi Police
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- Times of Indiaseen 5 Sept, 17:40headline rewritten
'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested by Delhi Police, sent to 1-day custodyDelhi court sends 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj to one-day police custody - orissapost.comseen 17 Sept, 23:17description edited
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New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read Kishau Project: Centre, six states sign MoU […]New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read EC bars rival TMC factions from using […]
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New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read EC bars rival TMC factions from using […]New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read Trump vows to use new tariff powers […]
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New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read Trump vows to use new tariff powers […]New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read Press Council issues guidelines for journalists covering […]
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Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Times of India12:16
Sat, 5 September 2026
6 reports- Times of India01:36first to report
Social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was apprehended in Bulandshahr on Friday. He had allegedly assaulted the father of a student activist during a protest. Fresh FIRs were registered against Bhardwaj under Pocso and SC/ST Acts. Bhardwaj had publicly bragged about his alleged assault and political connections. Delhi Police took him into custody after he stayed with a local resident.
- Times of India05:56
Social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained after a video of him boasting went viral. He claimed to have assaulted a protester's father, causing severe injuries requiring many stitches. Bhardwaj's online presence featured provocative posts and claims of political proximity to leaders. His social media accounts were scrutinized after the video's circulation gained attention. The detention followed assurances from Delhi Police to protesters regarding his arrest.
- Times of India08:44edited after publishing
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'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested by Delhi Police, sent to 1-day custodySocial media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been arrested by Delhi Police. He was detained in Uttar Pradesh earlier in connection with an alleged assault. Bhardwaj faces charges under the POCSO Act and other relevant laws. Security was heightened outside a police station due to supporter gatherings. The arrest follows a protest demanding action against the influencer.
- Times of India08:45
- Times of India10:03
Social media 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested and sent to one-day police custody. This development followed an alleged assault on a CJP protester's father at Jantar Mantar. Police added provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation to the FIR. A fresh FIR was also registered under the POCSO Act for online threats. Bhardwaj's arrest came after CJP representatives demanded action against him.
- barandbench.com11:06
A Delhi court on Saturday sent right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to police custody for a day for alleged assault on the father of a Dalit student-activis
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Times of India06:24
A minor CJP activist reported her house was surrounded and pelted with stones. This incident occurred several hours after influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested. Bhardwaj faces charges for an alleged attack on the activist's father during protests. NSUI president Vinod Jakhar visited the family and questioned police inaction. Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr and brought to Delhi for questioning.
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- orissapost.com10:49
New Delhi: A Delhi court Monday sent Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges. Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr Friday, hours after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged a protest outside the […]
- Times of India12:53
Delhi Police arrested Swatantra Bhardwaj in Uttar Pradesh in the Jantar Mantar protest case. His counsel argued the Supreme Court had quashed all FIRs against him. Police contested this, stating the FIR remained active and was not quashed. The court sought a clear response from Delhi Police regarding the FIR's status. Bhardwaj's judicial custody was extended by fourteen days.
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- prokerala.com13:35
A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the regular bail plea filed by self-styled "influencer" Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in ....
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- Times of India10:06
- hindustantimes.com10:06
Right-wing ‘influencer’ Swatantra Bharadwaj was granted interim relief on a bail bond of Rs. 50,000 and a surety of like amount. | India News
- prokerala.com10:30
The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks' interim bail to self-styled "influencer" Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in ....
- orissapost.com10:45edited after publishing ×3
New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks’ interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. Also Read Press Council issues guidelines for journalists covering […]
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in05:03
Abhijeet Dipke questioned the justice system’s contrasting approach after the Patiala House Court granted Swatantra Bhardwaj three weeks’ interim bail in an alleged assault case. Dipke said while one person secured bail within days despite allegedly being caught on camera, another remained jailed for six years without trial. The court imposed strict conditions on Bhardwaj’s bail.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:45
Swatantra Bhardwaj, the social media influencer, was released from Tihar Jail after a Delhi court granted him three weeks' interim bail related to an alleged assault charge. The court enforced strict rules, particularly preventing him from sharing details of the case online. Bhardwaj's detention earlier this month followed an incendiary interview. The next court date is set for October 6, where the situation will be reassessed.