Crime & Law · India
Hindutva Influencer Claims Self-Defense After Bragging About Assault
Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who previously bragged about cracking a man's skull, has now claimed the incident was an act of self-defense. Bhardwaj denied making the initial remarks, alleging he was attacked and would have been lynched if he hadn't acted in self-defense. He also claimed a viral video of the incident was fake.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (2): Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times