As we write, parliament may continue to be captive, but thankfully, Parliament Street is once again active.

Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), cadres of the National Students Union of India and of the Bhim Army led by Chandrashekhar Azad are gathered at the police station there, demanding legal action against one Swatantra Bhardwaj.

Bhardwaj is a self-proclaimed right-wing vigilante who has publicly and proudly acknowledged having bashed a peaceful protester, Sanjay Azad, on the head at the peaceful Jantar Mantar protests on June 23.

Sanjay Azad received seven stitches following the murderous attack.

Bhardwaj has been gloating about how he escaped – ostensibly because of a phone call made to the police by the BJP leader, Kapil Mishra – what he admits should have been an arraignment under sections of the law pertaining to attempt to murder.

He also proudly claims proximity to Chirag Paswan and even Narendra Modi.

As a result of the public protests on September 4, we gather, this lumpen stormtrooper has finally been arrested, some 71 days after his crime. He is likely to be charged with sections pertaining to atrocities against members of a Scheduled Caste, since his victim is a Dalit.

The victim’s daughter, Nishu Azad, claims to have received constant threats from Bhardwaj, including of rape, for carrying on with her demand for justice.

Also read: Swatantra Bhardwaj Remanded to a Day’s Custody; Nishu Azad’s Lawyer Flags ‘Strange’ Hearing

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