Delhi Police altered the FIR in the alleged assault on Nishu Aazad’s
Police adding serious charges suggests potential abuse of power and suppression of justice.
On September 4, 2026, Delhi Police altered the FIR in the alleged assault on Nishu Aazad’s father, Sanjay Kumar, adding charges of attempt to murder and grievous hurt under the SC/ST Atrocities Act. This followed protests by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Parliament Street police station over claims of political interference and lighter initial charges. The police assured arrest of accused Swatantra Bhardwaj within 72 hours.
4 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
Far-right influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj detained for attacking Nishu Aazad's father
— NDTV
Swatantra Bhardwaj, a right-wing influencer, was detained in Uttar Pradesh following allegations of assaulting Nishu Aazad's father during a protest in New Delhi.
5 SEPT 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Delhi police amended the FIR in the Sanjay Kumar assault case to include attempt to murder and SC/ST charges, following CJP protests.
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