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Delhi Police arrests influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, places him in 1‑day custody
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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Delhi Police detained social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj and sent him to a one‑day custodial period, officials said.
Delhi Police arrested Swatantra Bhardwaj, a social media influencer, on charges that have not been disclosed publicly. The arrest was carried out in the national capital and the suspect was taken to a police station for processing. Bhardwaj was remanded for a period of one day, as permitted under Indian law for initial custody. He will appear before a magistrate after the 24‑hour period to determine further legal steps. No additional details about the alleged offence have been released by the authorities.
The police statement confirmed that the detention follows standard procedure, and the influencer's legal counsel has been informed of the custody. Media outlets have reported the development based on the police announcement.
The case underscores the growing scrutiny of online personalities by law enforcement agencies in India, although specific allegations remain unclear at this stage.
The police statement confirmed that the detention follows standard procedure, and the influencer's legal counsel has been informed of the custody. Media outlets have reported the development based on the police announcement.
The case underscores the growing scrutiny of online personalities by law enforcement agencies in India, although specific allegations remain unclear at this stage.