'Cracked skull' wasn't all: In eye of storm, 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj

Social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained after a video of him boasting went viral. He claimed to have assaulted a protester's father, causing severe injuries requiring many stitches. Bhardwaj's online presence featured provocative posts and claims of political proximity to leaders. His social media accounts were scrutinized after the video's circulation gained attention. The detention followed assurances from Delhi Police to protesters regarding his arrest.

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