NEW DELHI – Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested on Monday, September 7, 2026, for allegedly assaulting the father of a Dalit man. The arrest comes amidst significant public outcry and protests, particularly from the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP).
The controversy escalated after Bhardwaj reportedly boasted in a video about 'cracking a man's skull,' which led to widespread condemnation and demands for his apprehension. The specific location of the alleged assault and Bhardwaj's arrest were not immediately available.
