Dhruv Rathee Alleges Kidnapping by Delhi Police in Gurugram
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee claims he was kidnapped from his Sector 56, Gurugram residence on the morning of October 10, 2026. He alleges that around 20 plainclothes Delhi Police personnel forcibly entered his home, pushed his mother, and dragged him from his bedroom without an arrest warrant. Rathee states he was held for 22-23 hours, denied access to a lawyer and phone, and sustained injuries.
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What Happened
YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee alleges he was kidnapped from his residence in Sector 56, Gurugram, on the morning of October 10, 2026. He claims approximately 20 plainclothes personnel, identified as Delhi Police, forcibly entered his home around 7 AM, pushed his mother, and dragged him from his bedroom without presenting an arrest warrant. Rathee reportedly sustained injuries and was held for 22-23 hours, during which he was denied access to a lawyer and a telephone.
His phone and those of his parents were allegedly taken during the incident. Rathee's account states he was not arrested but rather abducted from his home.
Key Facts
- YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleges he was kidnapped from his residence.From research
- The alleged incident occurred at his home in Sector 56, Gurugram.From research
- The alleged kidnapping took place on the morning of October 10, 2026.From research
- Rathee claims around 20 plainclothes Delhi Police personnel were involved.From research
- He alleges he was held for 22-23 hours and denied access to a lawyer and telephone.From research
- Rathee claims he sustained injuries during the incident.From research
The Timeline5
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The two furthest apart
- NaNamasthe TelanganaDhruv Rathee: Not arrested, but kidnapped by goons!Dhruv Rathee | అరెస్ట్ కాదు.. గూండాలతో కిడ్నాప్ చేయించారు..!
- JBJanmabhumiI was not arrested, I was dragged and kidnapped: Dhruv Ratheeഎന്നെ അറസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്തതല്ല , വലിച്ചിഴച്ച് തട്ടിക്കൊണ്ടുപോകുകയായിരുന്നു ; ധ്രുവ് റാഠി
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- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
- Urduاردو1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
- Malayalamമലയാളം1 of 2
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- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried2 of 5
- North-eastCarried1 of 2
- SouthCarried3 of 10
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