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Indian influencer and activist (born 1994)
Dhruv Rathee is an Indian influencer and activist. He is known for his YouTube videos on social, political and environmental issues. As of 24 May 2026, he has over 40 million subscribers and 8 billion views across his YouTube channels, along with 18 million followers on Instagram, 3.2 million followers on X and 6.6 million followers on Facebook.
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Dhruv Rathee recounts a harrowing 23-hour ordeal, alleging kidnapping, physical assault, and denial of legal access by Delhi Police during a protest crackdown.
Rathee also thanked climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for extending support to him and the CJP leaders.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that he was forcibly taken from his bedroom, assaulted and held for nearly 23 hours without access to a lawyer or phone, describing his detention on October 10 as an act of “kidnapping” rather than a lawful police action.