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Politics
Ghaziabad Finds Jantar Mantar Lathi‑Charge Lookalike Amid Death Threats
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 02:04 PM
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A man resembling the iconic Jantar Mantar lathi‑charge was discovered in Ghaziabad and claims he is receiving death threats. The incident has drawn attention from local authorities and political circles.
Police in Ghaziabad arrested a man who bears a striking resemblance to the famous Jantar Mantar lathi‑charge, a symbol often used in political protests. The individual, who has not been named publicly, alleges that he is being threatened with death.
According to reports, the suspect was found in a residential area of the city and was taken into custody after a brief interrogation. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the threats are linked to any specific political group or individual.
The incident has prompted a response from local political leaders, including a call from a Member of Parliament of the Trinamool Congress. However, details of the MP’s involvement remain unclear.
Law enforcement officials are investigating the matter to determine the source of the threats and whether any criminal charges should be filed. The case has sparked discussions about the safety of political activists and the use of symbolic protest imagery in India.
The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that the safety of the suspect and the public remains a priority.
According to reports, the suspect was found in a residential area of the city and was taken into custody after a brief interrogation. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the threats are linked to any specific political group or individual.
The incident has prompted a response from local political leaders, including a call from a Member of Parliament of the Trinamool Congress. However, details of the MP’s involvement remain unclear.
Law enforcement officials are investigating the matter to determine the source of the threats and whether any criminal charges should be filed. The case has sparked discussions about the safety of political activists and the use of symbolic protest imagery in India.
The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and that the safety of the suspect and the public remains a priority.