CJP Protests in Delhi, Demands Action Against Hindutva Influencer Over Assault on Student’s Father
Protesters accuse Delhi Police of inaction over alleged assault at Jantar Mantar; police say a case was registered and dispute claims of a serious injury.
New Delhi, Sep 4: Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including spokesperson Saurav Das, staged a protest outside the Parliament Street police station on Friday, calling for action against self styled Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj over the alleged assault of a student protester’s father.
The demonstration followed a recently viral interview in which Bhardwaj allegedly claimed that he assaulted Sanjay Kumar, the father of CJP protester Nishu Azad, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on July 20.
CJP members accused the Delhi Police of failing to take stringent action against Bhardwaj and called for justice for Kumar. Protesters raised slogans criticising the police response as they gathered outside the station.
The Delhi Police, however, disputed claims that Kumar suffered a skull fracture. According to the police, he sustained a minor injury during a scuffle, while a case was registered based on his complaint.
Authorities increased security around the Parliament Street police station during the protest. Additional personnel were deployed and barricades were installed to prevent any disruption and maintain law and order.
The protest comes amid demands from CJP supporters for further action in connection with the alleged incident at Jantar Mantar.
