Delhi Crime Branch arrests Republic Day violence accused Deep Sidhu hours after getting bail from HC

Deep Sidhu is accused of allegedly inciting violence near the Red Fort on Republic Day. Police had first arrested Deep Sidhu on February 9, 2021.

On Saturday, April 17, Delhi Crime Branch arrests Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, hours after getting bail from Delhi High Court earlier today.

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Earlier today, he was granted bail by Delhi High Court. Deep Sidhu is accused of allegedly inciting violence near the Red Fort on Republic Day. Police had arrested Deep Sidhu on February 9.

He was arrested after an FIR has been registered in connection with violence that include the names of Sidhu and others, while Delhi Police had also said earlier that Sidhu was involved in the incident.

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