Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court Judge Criticizes Police Action Against Protesters
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has expressed strong disapproval of police actions against protesters, calling the alleged assault of students during the NEET agitation at Jantar Mantar "very distressing." He noted that the detachment expected of police officers appears to be disappearing, which could breed contempt for the law. Separately, a social media influencer, Swatantra Bhardwaj, was detained after a video circulated showing him boasting about assaulting a protester's father, causing injuries requiring stitches. The influencer's online activity included provocative posts and claims of political connections. A student, identifying herself as the target of threats at Jantar Mantar, recalled the attack on her father and demanded an FIR against Bhardwaj.
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