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Dhruv Rathee makes shocking claim of being kidnapped by police from Gurugram home
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News18•11-10-2026, 12:56
Dhruv Rathee makes shocking claim of being kidnapped by police from Gurugram home
- •Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee released a video accusing the police of kidnapping him rather than detaining him.
- •Rathee stated that civil-dressed police thugs barged into his home in Gurugram while he was with his parents.
- •The YouTuber was initially detained ahead of a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar and released late Saturday night.
- •Police sources warned that Rathee could face further legal action if he attempts to visit Jantar Mantar despite prohibition orders.
- •Over 7,000 protesters were detained across Delhi amid tight security arrangements as demonstrations demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Dhruv Rathee was detained from his residence in Gurugram ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party (COJPA) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Following his release, Dhruv Rathee released a video accusing the police of kidnapping rather than standard detention, stating that officers in civil dress barged into his home while he was sleeping.
A police source stated that if Rathee attempts to visit Jantar Mantar despite prohibition orders being in effect, he could face re-detention or further legal action.
