Influencer Claims Self-Defense in Attack During Delhi Protest

A man named Swatantra Bhardwaj is accused of hitting Sanjay Kumar during a protest in Delhi.

Kumar is the father of a teenage protester linked to the Cockroach Janta Party.

Bhardwaj says he hit Kumar to protect himself from a crowd.

He also said he would do it again if he felt similarly threatened.

In an earlier podcast, he said he had cracked Kumar’s skull, but later called that statement a joke.

The protest group wants him arrested and wants stronger charges filed.

Delhi Police says Kumar’s injuries were simple and that his skull was not cracked.

Police said two people were questioned and that a chargesheet would be filed.

The reports differ over whether the incident happened in June or July.