CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Detained; Police Inform Him of Grandmother’s Death
Delhi Police informed CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke of his grandmother's death and offered help to travel home following his detention during a protest.
In a significant turn of events during a massive protest in the national capital, Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. Amidst the legal proceedings, the authorities took a sensitive step by informing Dipke of the passing of his grandmother and offering him assistance to travel to his hometown in Maharashtra on humanitarian grounds.
Dipke, who had traveled from Mumbai to participate in a protest at Jantar Mantar, was taken into custody after the police denied permission for the demonstration. His grandmother passed away in Santuk Pimpri village, located in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, following a prolonged illness.
Massive Detentions Across Delhi
The detention of the CJP leader comes amidst a large-scale crackdown by security forces. Delhi Police sources indicated that approximately 1,000 protesters have been detained across the capital so far. The protesters were attempting to march toward Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The city saw a heavy security deployment, with entry points to Delhi under strict surveillance. In a major disruption to public transport, 46 Metro stations were reportedly closed to manage the situation and prevent the gathering from swelling.
Allegations of "Dictatorship" and Airport Arrests
Before his formal detention, Abhijeet Dipke released a video on Instagram that sparked intense debate. In the footage, Dipke alleged that police personnel intercepted him and his associates immediately upon their arrival at the Delhi Airport.
Speaking emotionally in the video, Dipke claimed that officers entered the aircraft to arrest the group as they disembarked. "You can see that Delhi Police is entering the plane to arrest us. We just landed. All the Delhi Police officers are standing in the aisle," he stated.
The activist went on to compare the current situation to the Emergency era, labeling the police action as a form of dictatorship. "This is the fear of Narendra Modi... Not even Indira Gandhi did this during the Emergency. All we wanted to do is a peaceful protest, and they are picking us up from the flight like we are criminals," he alleged, adding that the group was not afraid of the arrests.
Humanitarian Assistance Offered
Despite the heated political rhetoric and the tension surrounding the protest, police officials maintained that they handled the news of Dipke's family tragedy with sensitivity. After informing him of the funeral timings, the authorities offered to facilitate his journey back to Maharashtra to allow him to attend the final rites of his grandmother.