Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Face Demands for Strict Charges in Assault Case
A group met Delhi Police about an alleged attack on Nishu Azad’s father, Sanjay Azad.
They asked police to add stronger charges to the case.
These included an attempt-to-murder charge and provisions under laws protecting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Sanjay said police promised to arrest the accused within 72 hours.
Chandrashekhar Aazad also said the family had received serious threats.
The dispute began after a podcast and videos involving Swatantra Bharadwaj appeared online.
Sanjay said he was hurt during a protest in Delhi and needed many stitches.
Bharadwaj has also made claims about the incident and about receiving help from a Delhi minister.
A delegation urged Delhi Police to add attempt-to-murder and SC/ST Act provisions to the FIR.
Sanjay Azad said police assured him that the accused would be arrested within 72 hours.
Chandrashekhar Aazad alleged threats against Sanjay Azad and his daughter, including a rape threat.
The dispute followed a podcast in which Swatantra Bharadwaj allegedly claimed he assaulted Sanjay Azad.
Sanjay Azad said he suffered head injuries and reportedly received 60 stitches after the alleged assault.
- Who
- Sanjay Azad, his daughter Nishu Azad, Swatantra Bharadwaj and his associates, Delhi Police officials, and a delegation including Chandrashekhar Aazad.
- What
- A delegation demanded stronger charges and prompt arrest in an FIR concerning the alleged assault of Sanjay Azad.
- When
- The delegation met police officials on Friday; the specific date was not stated.
- Where
- Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi; the alleged assault occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- The delegation sought action over the alleged assault, reported threats to the family, and demands to add attempt-to-murder, SC/ST Act, POCSO Act and other provisions.
Complainants and Supporters
Swatantra Bharadwaj’s Account
What happened during the protest
Complainants and Supporters
Nishu Azad alleged that Swatantra Bharadwaj and his associates assaulted her father during a protest at Jantar Mantar, leaving him with serious head injuries.
Swatantra Bharadwaj’s Account
A podcast reportedly featured Bharadwaj claiming that he assaulted Sanjay Azad and 'broke his head'; the article does not provide a fuller account of his position on the alleged assault.
Police and legal action
Complainants and Supporters
Sanjay Azad and the delegation said police had assured action within 72 hours, including stronger charges and the accused’s arrest.
Swatantra Bharadwaj’s Account
Bharadwaj claimed in a viral video that a phone call from Delhi minister Kapil Mishra helped him avoid being jailed.
Threat allegations
Complainants and Supporters
Chandrashekhar Aazad alleged that Sanjay Azad and Nishu Azad faced threats, including a rape threat against the daughter.
Swatantra Bharadwaj’s Account
The article does not report a response from Bharadwaj or his associates to these threat allegations.
- Police station
- Parliament Street Police Station
- Police official present
- Additional DCP Manjeet Sharma
- Arrest assurance
- Sanjay Azad said police assured an arrest within 72 hours.
- Requested provisions
- Attempt to murder, relevant SC/ST Act sections, POCSO Act provisions and other stringent sections.
- Reported injury
- Sanjay Azad was admitted to RML Hospital and reportedly received 60 stitches on his head.
- Political warning
- Chandrashekhar Aazad warned of protests if police failed to act.