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Crime
Four men detained over viral video showing assault on protester during CJP stir
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:18 AM
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Police have taken four individuals into custody after a video circulated online showing a protester being assaulted amid the Chief Justice of India protests.
Police officials announced that four men have been arrested in connection with a video that went viral on social media, depicting an assault on a protester during the recent Chief Justice of India (CJP) demonstrations. The footage, which quickly spread across platforms, showed the victim being physically attacked by a group of men, prompting public outrage and calls for swift action.
Law enforcement agencies said the arrests were made after tracing the individuals shown in the video and verifying their involvement in the incident. The suspects are currently being held for questioning, and investigators are reviewing the video to gather further evidence.
Authorities have not released the identities of the detained men, nor have they disclosed the exact location where the assault took place. The police have urged anyone with additional information or footage related to the incident to come forward.
The incident adds to the tension surrounding the ongoing protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice of India, which have seen large gatherings in several cities. Officials emphasized that any act of violence will be dealt with according to the law.
The case remains under investigation, and further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.
Law enforcement agencies said the arrests were made after tracing the individuals shown in the video and verifying their involvement in the incident. The suspects are currently being held for questioning, and investigators are reviewing the video to gather further evidence.
Authorities have not released the identities of the detained men, nor have they disclosed the exact location where the assault took place. The police have urged anyone with additional information or footage related to the incident to come forward.
The incident adds to the tension surrounding the ongoing protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice of India, which have seen large gatherings in several cities. Officials emphasized that any act of violence will be dealt with according to the law.
The case remains under investigation, and further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.