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Swara Bhasker Criticises Police Deployment at CJP Protest, Calls It 'War on Youth'
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🗓 23 Jul 2026, 03:49 AM
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Actress Swara Bhasker condemned the deployment of extra police forces at the CJP protest, labeling it a "war on the youth". She urged authorities to respect peaceful protest rights.
Actress Swara Bhasker took to social media to denounce the recent deployment of additional police forces at a protest organized by the CJP. She described the move as a "war on the youth" and criticised the authorities for escalating the situation.
The protest, which attracted a large turnout of young demonstrators, saw a sudden increase in police presence, according to reports. Bhasker called the action an overreach that threatened the right to peaceful assembly.
In her statement, the actress urged law enforcement to adopt a more measured approach and to ensure that the protest remains safe without resorting to excessive force. Her remarks have sparked a debate on the balance between maintaining public order and protecting civil liberties.
While the CJP has not yet issued a formal response, the incident has drawn attention from other public figures who support the right to protest. The police department has yet to release a detailed explanation for the heightened deployment.
The protest, which attracted a large turnout of young demonstrators, saw a sudden increase in police presence, according to reports. Bhasker called the action an overreach that threatened the right to peaceful assembly.
In her statement, the actress urged law enforcement to adopt a more measured approach and to ensure that the protest remains safe without resorting to excessive force. Her remarks have sparked a debate on the balance between maintaining public order and protecting civil liberties.
While the CJP has not yet issued a formal response, the incident has drawn attention from other public figures who support the right to protest. The police department has yet to release a detailed explanation for the heightened deployment.