'Maaro sir': Video of protester standing firm amid Delhi Police crackdown goes viral
A video of a protester standing firm against police lathis during a Cockroach Janta Party march in Delhi has gone viral. The protester repeatedly challenged officers to beat him while refusing to move from his position.
NEW DELHI: A protester who repeatedly said "maaro sir, maaro" while standing his ground during a police crackdown on demonstrators in central Delhi on Monday has drawn attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media.The incident occurred during a Parliament march called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), where protesters attempted to cross barricades and move towards the protest site, according to news agency PTI.Police used lathis and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd at several locations.In the video, the protester can be seen standing directly in front of a group of security personnel carrying lathis. As officers approached him, he repeatedly said, "maaro sir, maaro sir (beat me, sir)," while remaining in place.Many demonstrators dispersed during the police action, but the man continued to stand his ground as the confrontation unfolded.The march included a large number of students and youth activists. Protesters were stopped at multiple points across central Delhi as security forces sought to prevent them from advancing further.Get the latest City News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.
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