Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody
- Posted on September 5, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
A prominent Hindutva digital activist faces serious legal charges following his arrest ordered by a Delhi court. The case involves multiple allegations including assault, intimidation under SC/ST Act provisions, and protection of children violations. Authorities escalated the investigation after receiving complaints from a minor activist regarding cyberstalking and threatening communications on social platforms. The custody remand reflects intensifying scrutiny of online hate speech and harassment conducted by influential political figures in India.
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Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody
Swatantra Bhardwaj was produced before a Delhi court and remanded to police custody. He was detained after the CJP demanded his arrest over an alleged assault. Provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation were added to the FIR. A POCSO case was also registered against him following an interview. Fresh FIRs were filed after a minor activist alleged online threats and harassment.
