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Four right-wing men arrested over viral assault video linked to CJP protest
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:39 AM
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Police have arrested four right-wing men after a viral video emerged showing students and women being assaulted during a protest organised by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). The arrests follow public outrage over the footage circulating online.
The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) organised a protest after a video surfaced on social media depicting alleged assaults on students and women. The clip quickly went viral, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for action against those responsible.
In response, police identified and detained four individuals described as right-wing men, stating they were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the incident shown in the video. Authorities have said the suspects are being questioned as part of an ongoing investigation.
Officials have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while assuring that a thorough probe is underway. They added that appropriate legal steps will be taken based on the evidence gathered.
In response, police identified and detained four individuals described as right-wing men, stating they were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the incident shown in the video. Authorities have said the suspects are being questioned as part of an ongoing investigation.
Officials have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while assuring that a thorough probe is underway. They added that appropriate legal steps will be taken based on the evidence gathered.