CJP Activists Released by Executive Magistrate Court
CJP activists Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka have been released by an Executive Magistrate court following their preventive arrest at Delhi Airport.
In a significant development following a high-profile confrontation at the airport, an Executive Magistrate court has ordered the release of CJP activists Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka. The trio had been taken into custody following a preventive arrest that sparked widespread controversy.
Release Confirmed by Legal Representatives
The release of the activists was confirmed by Ratna Singh, the Head of Legal Affairs for CJP. The three individuals were produced before the Executive Magistrate at the Delhi Cantt Police Station following their detention. Advocate Soutik Banerjee also verified the news, stating that the activists were free to leave the premises after the court's decision.
Controversial Arrest on Flight
The incident gained massive traction on social media after activist Abhijeet Dipke posted a video from a flight traveling from Mumbai to Delhi. In the footage, Dipke expressed shock as Delhi Police officers entered the aircraft aisle immediately after landing. "All the Delhi Police officers are standing in the aisle. They are trying to arrest us from inside the plane," Dipke was heard saying in the video.
Comparing the situation to historical periods of political unrest, Dipke alleged that the police action was an act of dictatorship. He stated that the intention was merely to participate in a peaceful protest, yet the authorities were treating them like criminals. "This is not even something Indira Gandhi did during the Emergency," he claimed in the viral video.
Police Action and Legal Context
The Delhi Police has taken a firm stance regarding the protests held on October 10. According to official statements, the police have registered more than 20 FIRs related to attempts to forcibly stage protests. The charges include:
- Disturbing law and order
- Obstructing government work
- Assaulting police personnel
The police also noted that four individuals have been detained in connection with these matters. Furthermore, a video circulating on social media has surfaced, allegedly showing four people assaulting protesters near the Civic Centre.
Massive Security and Political Unrest in Delhi
The protests, led by CJP, were aimed at demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration at Jantar Mantar resulted in a massive security deployment and significant political friction. During the unrest, approximately 1,000 people were detained in the national capital, including several prominent political figures such as:
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP National Convenor)
- Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI(M) Leader)
- Mamata Banerjee (TMC Chief)
In a separate legal development, a Delhi court recently dismissed an application filed by Ratna Singh, which sought to register an FIR against police personnel for allegedly wrongful confinement during the protest. The court ruled the application was not maintainable as it lacked an appropriate affidavit and failed to name specific public servants.