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While Delhi Police faced severe criticism for failing to prevent right-wing violence and detaining journalists, they did not deliberately help this car escape. Police chased and detained some of the men shortly after.

It leaves out something that changes it. Reel by @soul_surfer_sid · checked 11 Oct 2026 · Crime & law

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Delhi police bachakar bhaga rahi hai right wing goons ko. Lathi se bhari gadi ko ese bhaga diya. Credit- @imavdheshkumar

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🚩 What's concerning

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Reports note that despite public threats of attacks, no measures seemed to have been taken to prevent violence from right-wing outfits.

"Many right wing influencers like Pinky Chaudhary and Swatantra Bhardwaj had publicly said that the would be attacking the CJP protesters. Therefore, their threats were in the public domain, yet no measures seem to have been taken to…" The Quint, 2026-10-10

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Reports noted that no FIR had been filed against the men at the time of reporting, despite police detaining some individuals.

"No FIR has been filed against the men at the time of reporting." Hindustan Times, 2026-10-10

"Many of the men were seen beating protesters in front of police personnel, including instances at Connaught Place that unfolded in front of HT reporters." Hindustan Times, 2026-10-10

What we checked

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It implies: Delhi Police intentionally allowed the vehicle to flee to protect right-wing individuals.Hindustan Times

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Delhi Police helped right-wing goons escape in a car filled with sticks.Hindustan Times

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Delhi Police watched and did nothing while people in a car heckled journalists for two hours.Hindustan Times

What the Reel doesn't tell you

Police chased the group of men away and detained some of them half an hour after the incident.

What each side says

Delhi PoliceDelhi Police stated that officers intervened to rescue victims and remove perpetrators from the area. Hindustan Times

How it plays you

It wants you to think: "Delhi Police are actively conspiring with right-wing groups to shield them from the law while letting them attack journalists."

While witnesses reported police inaction during several assaults, reports note that police chased the group away and detained several of the men thirty minutes later.

Loaded language: "right wing goons". It uses highly charged political labels to instantly frame the occupants of the car as violent actors before any investigation or identification has taken place.

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