Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleges abduction ahead of Delhi protests

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Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer.

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  • Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:55:11 UTC.

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